Tax Manager Job at AIRTEL ZAMBIA

DEPARTMENT: Finance
VACANCY: Tax Manager
LEVEL: Senior Manager
LOCATION: Lusaka

JOB PURPOSE
Ensure that the company is tax compliant.  Identify and recommend any tax saving opportunities available to management and be a reliable point of contact between the organization and the tax authorities including external auditors and group tax management.

REPORTING TO THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER, THE MAIN DUTIES ARE:
Review contracts with current and potential suppliers and advise on the tax implications and make recommendations where necessary to minimize taxes.
Updating/advising senior management and other departments on new legislature affecting the company.
Coordinate development and implementation of tax systems / solutions, and coordinate interfaces wherever possible with accounting systems, along with information technology support.
Liaise with other tax experts / managers within the Airtel Group internationally to ensure uniformity in tax planning and compliance matters.
Preparation of reports for Head Office on taxes as required monthly.
Provide support and assistance with statutory audits; interacting with government agencies and external auditors to exchange information regarding compliance requirements and audits.
Research, prepare and lobby to the Government for tax changes where necessary that would benefit the company, in particular prepare submissions to the Ministry of Finance for consideration during budget preparation.
Responsible for all tax related matters, including but not necessarily limited to Company Tax, Value Added Tax, Withholding Taxes, Pay As You Earn and Customs & Excise Duties to ensure compliance.
Prepare quarterly provisional tax returns and the final income tax return for submission to the Zambia Revenue Authority.
Prepare current monthly and future income tax provisions for management accounts.
Prepare the sectional budget for input into the company’s main budget.
Make frequent contact with associates at various levels to explain, examine, and exchange information regarding taxes.

Educational Qualifications  & Functional / Technical Skills
5+ years of Tax practice experience and In-depth knowledge of the Zambia Tax laws and regulations
University Degree in  Business, Finance or Accounting; MBA or ACCA/CIMA desirable
Excellent technical knowledge of  financial statements and financial analysis processes
Knowledgeable about cash management and capitalization processes
Able to work with managers throughout company in analyzing financial situations
IT literacy
Relevant Experience (Type of experience and minimum number of years)
Excellent understanding of Airtel’s financial policies, procedures, reporting and planning processes. Excellent understanding of Airtel’s nature of business.
Excellent understanding and appreciation of the Zambian tax laws and regulations.
Good understanding of the Zambia Revenue Authority systems and procedures.
High level knowledge; applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
Other requirements (Behavioral etc.)
Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations
Able to operate in a performance driven organization

CLOSING DATE
Suitable candidates are required to send their application & Curriculum vitae to jobs@zm.airtel.com. Closing date for applications is Monday, 19th October 2015.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.