JOB DETAILS:
TICGL Clientsinclude both large and small companies, partnerships, trusts and individuals.

Responsibilities
• Tax advisor can work in compliance, ensuring a client meets all tax obligations by preparing and submitting tax returns, tax computations and any other necessary forms.

• TICGL workof a tax advisory depends on the nature and size of the employer. Larger company tend to adopt a structure that permits greater specialisation, whereas in smaller companies, the work may be more varied.
• TICGL typical areas of activity include:
• Researching, analysing and interpreting changing tax legislation in both the Tanzania and overseas
• Meeting with clients and collating information
• working with tax law and revenue provisions
• Preparing and submitting compliance (tax) returns by the deadline
• Providing consultancy services to high value private clients
• Creating tax strategies for clients and planning their financial futures
• Carrying out detailed computations to calculate tax liability and advising on how to minimise a client’s liability
• Establishing and structuring family trusts
• Estate planning and advising on tax residence and domicile matters
• Providing guidance on indirect taxation issues such as VAT, customs planning and environmental taxes
• Producing reports and presentations for clients.

Qualifications
• Graduates from any discipline can apply for a tax advisor , although the following degree subjects may increase your chances:
• accountancy and finance
• business
• economics
• law
• management
• mathematics
• statistics.

You need to have:
• excellent numeracy skills
• a logical and analytical mind
• the ability to interpret and explain complex legislation to non-specialists
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• negotiation skills
• planning and organisation skills
• problem-solving skills
• time management and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• attention to detail
• a flexible approach to work
• tact and discretion, as most of the work is confidential
• commercial awareness
• a methodical approach to record keeping.
• Work experience
• Previous experience in related areas such as accountancy, banking or financial services is useful.