Deloitte Vacancy – DelClient Services – Tax Compliance Associate

Deloitte Vacancy – DelClient Services – Tax Compliance Associate

Location: Haile Selassie Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Deloitte’s Audit service offering utilizes a comprehensive methodology designed to bring our extensive professional and technical resources to audit engagements in an efficient, and costeffective manner. In our audit process, we combine a rigorous risk and needs analysis, diagnostic processes, and a client service assessment structured to provide our clients with a superior audit clearly focused on them.

Deloitte East Africa currently has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Internal Client Services Department as a Tax Compliance Associate. This position will be based in our Dar es Salaam office in Tanzania.

About the department

Deloitte East Africa has a well-versed Internal Client Services unit positioned to deliver outstanding value and services needed to achieve Deloitte’s vision. It enables client facing staff to work more efficiently and effectively.

What impact will you make?

At Deloitte we have a clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues and our communities. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best – because that’s how you make an impact.

Main purpose of the job

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

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Please note that candidates that do not attach their CV and Certificates will not be
considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date: 21 April 2024

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