KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparation, review and documentation of all tax compliances/ matters applicable to the various business units of APMM in the Africa regions;

Liaising with various stakeholders such as business unit, senior management and tax authorities in respect of tax matters associated with the business units;  

Representation before the tax authorities (including Tribunal) in various direct tax matters;

Preparation of corporate tax returns and ensuring timely filing of the same by the concerned business unit in the Africa regions;  

Preparation/ review of advance tax workings, review of quarterly TDS return compliances and other routine compliances for the business units prepared by Consultants;

Preparation/review of various other applications such as appeals, responses to notices, show causes, refunds, rectification applications etc.  

Review of various international transactions entered by the Business units and review of Transfer Pricing certificates.

Providing various tax advisory services to the business units in relation to any queries raised by them;

Assistance in various tax audits, documentation, data collation, coordination, etc.  

Assistance in setting correct and tax compliant standard processes as per group expectations;  

Preparation and sharing of various reports such as assessment status tracker, refunds tracker, tax memos, etc. with the stakeholders;

Assistance in various other projects in the field of taxation (such as MAP, APA, etc.)

Supporting the Regional Tax Manager on timely compliances ensuring qualitative reviews, effective use of technology/tools, to manage & mitigate the risk and cost relating to corporate income taxes, adapting to the increasing demands for real-time, data-led transactional reporting and informed decision making 

Assist in managing the tax function, including developing and implementing strategies, practices/protocols and planning opportunities

Ensuring effective, pro-active communication with external and internal stakeholders as necessary, including Tax Global Process Owner, third-party advisors and owners of upstream processes such as ATR, statutory financial statements and group accounting within the wider global finance organization

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualified Chartered Accountant with relevant experience in corporate taxation, international taxation and transfer pricing regulations (preferable)

At least 10 years’ experience in corporate finance and taxation

Good knowledge of MS Office applications and SAP

Speed and agility in understanding the business and correlate direct taxes implications and benefits

Skill set in analyzing, planning and strategizing tax efficient business model

High drive for results, good analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities

An effective team and individual contributor with effective communication, analytical skills, team building and relationship management skills

Versatile and capable of handling multiple assignments and delivering timely on the same

Experience in managing external consultants, auditors and key external stakeholders like Government, from the a tax perspective.

Willingness to learn about tax laws in other jurisdictions and assist regional tax team on specific overseas tax assignments

If the candidate can speak French will be of a great advantage.