Responsibilities

• Analyze financial records and tax documentation and determine whether these comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Review the annual corporate income tax report (taxable amount, applicable tax adjustments including deductions and nondeductible expenses)
• Perform risk management and identify any internal control gaps for both tax as well as general financial audit purposes
• Prepare and present detailed internal tax audit reports to management and report any findings on a regular basis
• Provide recommendations and establish best practices in tax management
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations
• Implement the tax internal control process to ensure that tax risks are properly identified and managed in day-to-day operation
• Keep track of changes in Ethiopian tax regulations, assess potential tax impact and integrate changes into company policies and procedures
• Interpret tax laws and regulations and develop training materials and conduct training on tax rules to all involved staffs
• Act as an objective source of independent advisor

Requirements

Education: Minimum of BA degree in accounting and tax from a recognized university

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience for a private organization and at least 3 years in a tax audit function

Technical skills: fluent in Amharic and English (speaking and writing), strong knowledge of Ethiopian tax law & regulations, strong background in tax reporting and internal control, strong financial knowledge and analytical skills, strong computer skills

Social skills: high level of integrity and accountability, able to adapt and show leadership under challenging circumstances, serious and hard-working, eager to learn, good feedback mentality, strong communications skills, very structured, team player

Candidates are required to have good references

Candidates who have worked for an international company and have experience in a FMCG company are preferred