TAX ACCOUNTANT

• Ensure timely preparation, review, and submission of all statutory tax returns.
• Manage compliance for all applicable taxes, including: o Corporate Income Tax o Value Added Tax (VAT) o Pay As You Earn (PAYE) o Withholding Tax (WHT) o Turnover Tax (where applicable) o Property Transfer Tax (where applicable) o Customs and Excise duties o Skills Development Levy and other statutory taxes
• Ensure timely payment of all tax liabilities to avoid penalties and interest. Government Liaison
• Act as the primary liaison with the Zambia Revenue Authority and other relevant government authorities.
• Coordinate and manage tax assessments, audits, investigations, and tax inspections.
• Respond to tax notices, assessments, and queries from government agencies.
• Negotiate and resolve tax disputes professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain positive working relationships with tax authorities. Tax Accounting & Reconciliation
• Reconcile tax accounts in the ERP/accounting system with returns filed through the ZRA online portal.
• Perform monthly reconciliation between: o VAT ledger and VAT returns o PAYE ledger and payroll submissions o WHT ledger and statutory filings o Corporate tax provisions and tax computations
• Ensure tax balances reported in the financial statements agree with statutory filings.
• Resolve discrepancies between accounting records and ZRA records promptly. Financial Reporting
• Prepare tax provisions and deferred tax calculations in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Support statutory audits by providing tax schedules and supporting documentation.
• Maintain proper tax documentation and records for audit purposes. ERP & Systems
• Work closely with Finance and IT teams to ensure correct tax configuration in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Validate tax codes, tax postings, and tax reports generated by the ERP. Stakeholder Management
• Coordinate with internal departments including Finance, Procurement, HR, Sales, Logistics, and Operations on tax matters.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors when required. Qualifications
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia, ZICA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants is preferred. Experience
• 7–12 years of relevant experience in taxation and finance.
• Strong practical experience dealing with the Zambia Revenue Authority.
• Experience handling tax audits, assessments, and statutory compliance.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system is an advantage.
• Manufacturing or trading industry experience is preferred. Technical Skills
• In-depth knowledge of Zambian tax legislation and regulations.
• Strong understanding of corporate tax, VAT, PAYE, WHT, customs, and other statutory taxes.
• Tax reconciliation and financial reporting.
• SAP/ERP proficiency.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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