AirtelTigo currently requires the services of a tax officer who will be in charge of different tax-related tasks in the Finance Department. He or she will report to the Tax Director and will be responsible for a wide variety of tax matters including compliance, planning, accounting for income taxes, and filing of tax returns and assessments for AirtelTigo.
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Key Duties or Responsibilities
He or she shall:
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- be part of all research and implementation of tax planning initiatives to optimize overall tax position and effective tax rate.
- manage all company tax audits, appeals, and litigations including implementation of compliance strategy to manage risk.
- maintain documentation of both certain and uncertain tax positions as required per IFRS and the Tax Act.
- coordinate and maintain accurate filings and payments of all taxes and levies.
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- implement mechanisms to identify tax savings opportunities available to both personal and corporate businesses.
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- proactively perform regular health checks on both taxes and levies and articulate key findings to the Head of Tax.
- play a key role in the implementation, documentation, and management of transfer pricing policies and processes; continuously reviewing them for alignment with AirtelTigo’s strategic objectives.
- review and evaluate contract and accounting procedures for tax compliance and accuracy.
- articulate and communicate tax risks, including conducting reviews and documenting tax positions, and maintenance of a risk register.
- collaborate across functions to ensure tax strategy is followed always, including assessment of new projects and plans for tax effects.
- manage the risk function of insurance.
- actively take part in industry and stakeholder discussions on tax matters as inputs towards MOF/GRA plans.
Qualifications Needed and Experience
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- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics, Law, or a related field.
- Member of ICA/ACCA and Chartered Institute of Taxation Ghana will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in a related field.
- Strong understanding of Ghana’s Tax laws and ability to interpret tax legislations.
- Experience in internal audit, risk/controls analysis, compensation accounting, and revenue assurance.
- Broad knowledge of operating activities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint skills will be a plus.
- Knowledge of the regulatory environment and key compliance rules in financial and telecom sectors respectively.
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CORE COMPETENCIES
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- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A Team Player
- Knowledgeable of both theoretical and practical aspects of Taxation in Ghana.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their Applications & Curriculum Vitae to: recruitment@airteltigo.com.gh
Please not, you are to indicate the role you are applying for in the email subject.
Closing date of application: Friday, 2nd June, 2023
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