Job overview
We are looking for our client, a player in customs, transit, logistics and transport, a Tax Accountant Intern to assist the financial management and accounting teams in the processing of accounting operations and the monitoring of tax obligations related to transport, logistics and customs clearance activities. The trainee will ensure the reliability of accounting records and tax compliance of the company.
Main duties
Assistance with general accounting
Other information
Enter and control the current accounting records (purchases, sales, bank, cash register, various transactions).
Participate in bank reconciliation and account justification (customers, suppliers, third party accounts).
Track disbursement accounts and advanced chargebacks on behalf of customers (customs duties and taxes, demurrage, handling).
Participate in monthly and annual closing work (provisions, charges payable, revenues receivable).
Tax management and monitoring
Prepare periodic tax returns (VAT, corporate tax instalments, withholding taxes, stamp duties, etc.).
Control the tax treatment of customer and supplier invoices (collected and deductible VAT, deductions, exemptions).
Monitor the fiscal calendar and alert on declarative and payment deadlines.
Participate in the preparation of tax packages and financial statements according to SYSCOHADA.
Tax monitoring and compliance
Monitor the applicable tax and customs regulations (General Tax Code, Finance Laws, CEMAC Customs Code, OHADA Accounting Law).
Contribute to the analysis of compliance of operations with tax and customs obligations.
Write summary notes and practical sheets for the attention of the teams.
Administrative support and relations with administrations
Prepare the elements of response to requests from the tax administration (requests for clarification, controls, audit notice) under the supervision of his guardian.
Gather and control the supporting documents of accounting and tax operations.
Ensure the filing and archiving (physical and digital) of accounting documents, tax returns and correspondence.
Technical skills
Good command of office tools, especially Excel (calculation formulas, PivotTables).
Knowledge of the accounting plan OHADA (SYSCOHADA) and the principles of Cameroonian taxation.
Experience
Experience using accounting software (Sage, Odoo, SAP) would be a plus.
Excellent written and oral expression in French, with a good spirit of synthesis.
Candidate profile
Education / Qualifications
Bac Training+3/4/5 course or completed in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or Management (CCA, DSCG, Master in Accounting-Control-Audit or equivalent).
Basics on import-export operations, supply chain, Incoterms and customs taxation: an asset.
Rigor, thoroughness and sense of analysis, especially in the encrypted processing of data.
Professional discretion and respect for confidentiality.
Professional curiosity, dynamism and a desire to learn.
Good relationship and ability to work as a team.
Ability to organize and meet deadlines.
Languages
English: current (required).
English: a plus.
Personalized support by a tutor throughout the course.
A concrete immersion in the accounting and tax aspects of logistics, transport and customs clearance.
A rewarding professional experience for your academic career.
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