Airswift has been tasked by one of our key clients to seek a Tax Specialist and Advisor to join them in Dar es Salaam, TZ on a 12-month contract with possible extension.

Main Accountabilities And Responsibilities

Tax Compliance and Reporting in Tanzania

• Ensure tax compliance in Tanzania with the Agreed Fiscal Regimes as per the Tanzania HGA and the respective tax laws.
• Assist in managing and monitoring the tax incentive (VAT, Customs, WHT) procedures
• Responsible for monthly VAT and WHT return filing, ensure timely settlement of tax obligations arising and maintain documentation plus reconciling to WorkDay General Ledger.
• Assist in preparation of annual income tax returns
• Support HR on PAYE, Local Service Taxes, NSSF. Ensure compliance with respect to other Local Government taxes.
• Support C&P/Logistics on Customs issues to improve company compliance when it necessitates.
• Review Company procedures for tax implications where applicable.
• Provide guidance and advice to C&P Contract Engineers and Buyers on tax impact in contracts, both general and specific.
• Assist in designing and disseminate tax information and guides to company personnel including but not limited to Finance, C&P, HR and miscellaneous budget holders.
• Perform tax Activity and Entity Level Controls
• Transfer Pricing - Ensure accurate compliance with all Transfer Pricing requirements for Tanzania

Tax Planning and Advisory

• Liaise with Government authorities especially TRA on issues affecting the company including reviewing communication to Government on developments in the industry.
• Assist in reviewing tax implications of all relevant transactions.
• Participate and liaise with Upstream Joint Venture tax workgroup on cross cutting issues affecting the industry.
• Analyse tax changes that affect the business and their impact. This involves researching, analyzing and interpreting changing tax legislation. Communicate significant changes.

Tax Audit and Litigation

• Coordinate tax audit by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA), interface between auditors and company personnel.
• Follow up on litigation matters arising out of disputes of audit findings. Liaise with Legal department on the litigation matters.