Tax Specialist

Job Summary:

A tax accountant is responsible for assisting clients and companies with their financial and income tax statements. These qualified professionals research, study and interpret tax law. Their work includes preparing payments, identifying tax savings, and analyzing tax issues.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Review, audit and verify documents received from Operations, Procurement and Program prior to their payment.

•   Assist in preparing staff payroll at the end of each month based on approved time sheets.

•   Ensure that all operational, program and travel advances are reconciled on timely basis.

•   Ensuring that a systematic hard and soft filling system is in place and all financial documents are maintained properly.

•   Compile and scan financial and tax back up documents into project folder in the BOX and reconcile uploaded files vs hard files on a bi-weekly basis.

•   Ensure proper tax is withheld on salaries, rental payments, procurement of goods and services and other project expenditures as per applicable tax withholding rates.

•   Ensure withheld taxes are deposited to the Government in a timely manner.

•   Prepare monthly reports of taxes withheld and paid.

•   File relevant tax documents with the Ministry of Finance.

•   Coordinate with Ministry of Finance on any tax issues.

•   Keep monthly record of employees’ salaries and tax withholdings.

•   Prepare annual tax deduction certificates for each employee and ensure submission of each certificate to the Ministry of Finance in a timely manner.

•   Cover for Accountant and Cashier/Finance Assistant in their absence.

•   Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities:

• Prepare tax payments

• Estimate and track tax returns

• Complete quarterly and annual tax reports

• Organize and update the company’s tax database

• Recommend tax strategies that align with business goals

• Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns

• Share financial data with the finance department

• Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profits

• Follow industry trends and track changes related to taxes

Reporting: The position report to the CEO.

Job Requirement:

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with 4 years’ relevant experience or overall 5 years’ experience.

•   Proven work experience as a Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Tax Preparer

•   Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures

•   Familiarity with accounting software packages

•   Computer literacy (MS Excel in particular)

•   Excellent analytical and time management skills

•   Strong numeracy skills

•   Keen attention to detail

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