Main Purpose:

In-house Tax department - Correctly discharge all tax obligations, ensure full compliance with the tax rules & regulations and manage the indirect tax working capital position in the Africa Region.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Management:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable indirect tax laws and regulations, including value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales and use tax, excise tax, customs duties, and other indirect taxes.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess their impact on the orgaization, and implement necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
• Maintain Customs and Excise licenses and permits
• Preparation and provision of training in Indirect Tax areas

Tax Planning and Strategy:

• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize indirect tax positions, minimize tax liabilities, and identify tax-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tax planning initiatives with business objectives and ensure tax-efficient structures and transactions

Tax Reporting and Filings:

• Prepare and review indirect tax returns, reports, and filings in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure all required documentation and supporting records are maintained and organized.
• Ensure all monthly, quarterly and annual VAT reconciliations are performed.
• Coordinate with internal accounting and finance teams to obtain necessary data for tax reporting purposes

Tax Audits and Disputes:

• Manage and coordinate tax audits and inquiries by tax authorities.
• Respond to inquiries, provide requested information, and represent the organization in discussions with tax authorities.
• Prepare and defend tax positions during audits and resolve any tax disputes or controversies in collaboration with legal and tax advisors

Process Improvement:

• Continuously assess and enhance internal tax processes, systems, and controls to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Formalization of African entities' Indirect Tax Policies
• Documentation of procedures and mapping of flows
• Identify opportunities for automation and technology adoption to streamline tax-related workflows and reporting.

In Addition:

• Maintain relations with Tax and Customs Authorities
• Weekly Management Reporting
• Monitor and assist on all new clearing/ bond processes

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of indirect tax legislation (VAT, customs and excise)
• Clear understanding of scheduling, planning, logistics and supply chain within the oil industry
• Structured and organized approach
• Able to work under pressure

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-starter
• Hands-on
• Attention to detail
• Assertive
• Tenacious
• Good communication skills
• Cope under pressure
• Strong Lateral thinking and problem-solving skills

Requirements:

• Qualification in Law or Accounting with specific VAT and Customs and Excise Knowledge
• 10 years' experience in VAT and Customs and Excise
• Experience in the oil industry a major advantage
• Background in Accounting (Big Four), Legal professions and/or Tax Authority experience an advantage

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

External Stakeholders - Tax and Customs and Excise Authorities, Tax Consultants and Lawyers, Clearing agents, transporters, Government Departments, etc,

Internal Stakeholders - Finance, Tax department, Supply, Legal teams, Traders and Logistics coordinators.