Tax Accountant – 54 FMCG
Accounting and Finance
54 FMCG
54 FMCG has significant interests across the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in Ethiopia. It was established in 2014 to invest in local business under the consolidated platform.
Job Summary
The Tax Accountant will be responsible for general administrative and support services to the Tax team, according to company policy and procedure.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare Income tax, Pension, Vat, Withholding, Excise, profit tax and any applicable tax.
- Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns.
- Prepare monthly and annual tax payments.
- Estimate and track tax returns.
- Receive all VAT invoices and verify detail information of the invoice.
- Organize and update the company’s tax database.
- Provide assurance by making a unique signature and stamp on the VAT invoice to assure timely submission by retaining a copy at the tax department.
- Receive & Follow Up the advance payment invoices.
- Encode the invoice detail into excel on daily basis.
- Electronic filing of tax returns.
- Prepare accurate quarterly and annual tax reports.
- Offer support and guidance during audits.
- Ensure the documents and work sheets are properly field for future reference.
- Follow industry trends and track changes related to taxes.
- Perform any other assignment from the immediate supervisor.
COMPETENCIES: –
- Advanced Excel skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent cross cultural skills
- Strong computer skills
- Good data summary preparation and reporting skills
- Good time-management skills
- Knowledge of IFRS
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or any other related field
Experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience.
