Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Manager, Tax within the Finance Function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to the EHOD- Tax the role holder will ensure tax compliance is adhered to by complying with tax controls, procedures and processes that are in place, in addition to identifying and supporting areas of tax planning to enhance operation efficiencies within the business. Spearhead tax reporting both locally and group and provide leadership towards adequate preparations for annual statutory audit & other tax audits as required

Job Responsibilities 

• Proactively advise and support the wider business in providing and coordinating tax advice on the implications of key transactions, set up & business operational processes and ad hoc projects, including related party transactions.
• Identify and ensure that legislative provisions and subsequent changes are identified, reviewed, documented, and adopted in a timely manner, including implementation of system changes where necessary.
• Manage relationships with the Ministry of Revenue and external tax service providers for tax-related queries and changes in tax legislation specific to the telecommunication & financial services industry.
• Research solutions and risk mitigation for any emerging tax issues across the business and track these solutions to implementation.
• Prepare the company’s periodic (monthly and annual) accounting (income and deferred tax) provisions and related financial statement disclosures, including tax planning and forecasting reports.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on in country corporation tax computations and returns and ensure timely submissions.
• Ensure monthly tax returns (income tax and pension, VAT, Reverse VAT excise duty and withholding tax) are prepared and submitted to the Ministry of Revenue, Large Taxpayers office within prescribed timelines, including payment of the corresponding tax liabilities.
• Oversight of all employees Income Tax (PAYE) for payroll purposes, reconciliations and respective certifications.
• On an ongoing basis, review the overall management of tax compliance processes within the company operations (Tax health check).
• Work with, and where required provide training to, the Finance teams to ensure a mitigation of tax exposures within the controls environment.
• To oversee a robust document management system necessary for tax compliance and statutory purposes within the established framework across all tax information sources and touch points.
• Develop tax publications including tax alerts/bulletins and organize seminars/webinars to conduct internal and external tax training for partners in the ecosystem.

Job Requirements

Qualification 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or another relevant subject area.
• Successfully completed a professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent accounting/tax designation) Applicants with tax qualification will have an added advantage
• 5-6 years’ experience in progressive tax finance leadership role, including tax reporting, compliance and finance operations/accounting
• In depth experience and technical knowledge of tax accounting and disclosures for accounting purposes, including deferred tax, prior year adjustments and transfer pricing
• Experience in proactive management of tax matters, keeping up to date with changes in the regulatory environment and dealing with Tax Authorities will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience managing and influencing effectively in a matrix organized, high transaction volume organization
• A strong interest and understanding of Finance digitization, agile operations, and innovation.
• Able to apply good judgment, consult appropriately and manage risks, resilient and to work to deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills and commercial expertise and influencing at both internal and external levels
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate with impact, Effortless storytelling, communication, and information synthesis abilities, with strong data visualization capabilities.

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on CLICK HERE