Tax and Compliance Officer

INDUSTRY: AUDITING

HR World Ltd on behalf of our client, we are looking for a Tax and Compliance Officer who will be responsible in ensuring that a company’s tax related practices and procedures comply with state and federal tax laws.

Responsibilities:

• Identify regulatory issues and concerns associated with tax compliance by reviewing contracts, policies, and guidelines of the company.
• Ensure our company’s internal processes are compliant with existing tax laws by monitoring tax development at local and national levels.
• Negotiate with tax authorities to resolve tax payment issues and ensure tax filings are submitted within the estimated timelines.
• Provide guidance to the finance, accounting, and operational teams on compliance requirements and applicable tax criteria.
• Advise senior management on compliance risks and tax liabilities regarding our corporate strategies, including emerging laws and trends.
• Monitor compliance training sessions and discussions to ensure internal staff is educated on tax laws, processes, and guidelines.
• Review income tax returns, monitor tax-deductible expenses, and issue business permits and licenses as and when required.
• Manage and improve internal tax audit capabilities to identify tax exposures and compliance risks before external audits take place.
• Maintain the company’s tax database, update tax rates, and correct data errors to ensure tax filings are accurately processed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or any other related field.
• Relevant experience of at least 3 years in Auditing Industry.
• Must have Knowledge of accounting principles, financial data, and analytics.
• Must have Strong grasp of risk mitigation practices and governance frameworks.

Interested candidates may send their CVs to career@hrworld.co.tz before 18th February 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted.