Tax Manager

Industry: Oil and Gas

HR World Limited, on behalf of our client, is seeking to recruit a Tax Manager. This pivotal role is responsible for leading all tax-related matters, ensuring full compliance with Tanzanian tax laws, Group tax policies, and international best practices. The Tax Manager will provide strategic tax advice, manage tax risks, oversee tax audits, and support business growth through effective tax planning and governance.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of all statutory tax returns, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Taxes, SDL, PAYE, and any other applicable local taxes.
• Ensure compliance with Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) requirements and updates in tax legislation.
• Oversee tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and tax disclosures in accordance with IFRS and Group policies.
• Provide proactive tax advisory support to management and business units on transactions, contracts, and new business initiatives.
• Identify tax planning opportunities while ensuring compliance with local laws and ethical standards.
• Support transfer pricing compliance, documentation, and intercompany transactions in line with OECD guidelines and Group policies.
• Lead and manage all TRA tax audits, investigations, and assessments.
• Prepare responses to tax queries, objections, and appeals.
• Liaise with external tax consultants and legal advisors when required.
• Minimize tax exposure and penalties through effective risk management.
• Ensure compliance with the Mining Act, Cap 123 and Mining (Local Content) Regulations, 2018 (as amended).
• Monitor implementation of the approved Local Content Plan (LCP).
• Interpret local content laws and advise internal departments on compliance obligations.
• Ensure contractors and subcontractors comply with local content requirements.
• Identify non-compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Compile supporting evidence for local content reporting.
• Maintain accurate and auditable local content documentation and conduct internal compliance audits.
• Track corrective action plans arising from inspections.
• Coordinate with Regional and Group Tax teams on reporting, policies, and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent.
• Master's degree in Taxation, Finance, or Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive tax experience, preferably within Multinational organizations or Professional services (Big 4 or reputable tax advisory firms).
• Strong hands-on experience with Tanzanian tax laws and TRA engagements.
• Experience in transfer pricing and cross-border taxation is highly desirable.

Interested candidates may send their CVs to career@hrworld.co.tz before 2nd February 2026. Only successful candidates will be contacted.