Internal Client Services – Deloitte

Main purpose of the job

The successful candidate will support Deloitte East Africa Finance team in tax compliance and accounting.

• Assist the Senior Tax Compliance Accountant with preparation of documentation (computations and returns) to support monthly payment of Withholding taxes, VAT, withholding VAT, reverse charge VAT and other statutory deductions;
• Assist in the preparation of monthly VAT and withholding tax general ledger reconciliations;
• Assist with tax related administrative tasks such as filing tax returns and data management;
• Assist to ensure tax payments across East Africa are paid on time to avoid tax penalties for late payments;
• Assist to process tax related transactions in the general ledger accurately and in a timely manner;
• Direct liaison with Tanzania Revenue Authorities (TRA) officials and assist to coordinate collection and delivery of official correspondence between Deloitte and TRA offices;
• Facilitate prompt responses to enquiries made by TRA officials on tax related matters;
• Assist the Senior Tax Compliance Accountant to coordinate submission of documentation required during audits conducted by Revenue Authorities in East Africa; and
• Participate in tax trainings including delivery on assigned topics.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Tax or Law from a recognised institution with a minimum of Second Upper (3.5 GPA) or equivalent;
• Undertaking studies leading to qualification in specific area (i.e., ACCA, CPA, or ADIT) is an added advantage;
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Accounting/Finance/Tax; and
• Interested in pursuing a career in Taxation.

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease;
• Focus on quality and risk; and
• Effective problem-solving ability