Senior Tax Accountant

Background  of the company

• Kerchanshe Group is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia, and engage in manufacturing, agro-processing and export business. It has a proud history of providing quality coffees to the local and international markets. Currently Kerchanshe Group needs a dedicated and motivated candidate.

 Job Purpose:

To ensure tax liabilities (VAT, Excise tax, payroll tax, withholding tax, and pension) are calculated correctly and paid timely.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Makes sure all taxes are recorded on the right general ledger account.
• Declares taxes including VAT, WHT, income tax, profit tax, Excise tax, pensions, and others on time.
• Responsible for implementation of available tax laws, directives, and regulations of the company and the nation.
• Conducts analysis on tax relief business status and report to the management.
• Prepares and gives to the general accounts section to post monthly excise tax provision as per the law.
• Responsible for tax reconciliation and justify if any difference.
• Ensures tax liabilities (VAT, Excise tax, payroll tax, withholding tax, and pension) are calculated correctly and declared & paid on time.
• Makes sure that all tax declarations are reconciled with financial ledger.
• Verifies the details of the input and output VATs and ensures that they are properly reconciled against system VAT ledger.
• Ensures payroll is prepared in line with the Company’s policy and the prevailing tax and labor law.
• Liaises with the tax authority if there is any appeal by the company following tax audits.
• Gives tax training for the finance and management staff as appropriate and keeps them updated when there are new tax laws.
• Organizes and gives tax trainings for the finance and management staff as appropriate and keep them updated when there are new tax laws.
• Advises the management on the tax implications of the company’s strategy and policies.
• Participates in workshop prepared by the tax authority as required and keep the management updated.
• Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Educational level

• BA /MA Degree in Accounting and Finance, Accounting

Experience:  

• 5 years for BA
• 3 years for MA

Skills:

• Familiarity with tax law and regulations.
• Computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Time Management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

How to Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing [email protected] or by our web site      with the subject line Senior Tax Accountant please try to mention the date on the subject line and Submit within seven working days from Dec4,2023 up to Dec11, 2023

"only shortlisted candidates will be contacted''