Tax Accountant /6 month Contract
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Roles & Responsibility • Responsible for preparation of tax declaration (VAT, WHT, Income tax, profit tax, Cost sharing, Pension Fund, Monthly sales & purchase reports, Tax on capital transfers and other taxes). • Determine the Company’s tax position and the applicability of taxable/non-taxable instruments. • Accumulate, analyses, and process financial accounting data to prepare tax returns and payments. • Gather financial information and prepare tax filings for various reporting requirements. • Make sure all taxes are recorded on the right GL account on daily, weekly and monthly basis against documents. • Follow up and submit sales & Purchase reports for ERCA after approval of financial planning and control manager. • Manage and control add back expenses and ensure accurate transaction passed on monthly & annual base. • Periodically review of tax provision accounts and update necessary records. • Assisting with closing at the end of every month and preparing monthly metrics and statistics • Advise & control all tax rules applicable on company’s benefit packages and payments • Follow application of all respective governmental tax laws. • Maintain communications with Tax personnel, and Fund Administration on engagements regarding identified and ongoing tax issues. • To advise the company on the business laws, regulations, codes and policies which apply to the company and ensure that the company complies with all those relevant. • Ensure compliance with tax laws, related, and practices. • Recommend tax efficient for existing business and new business setups. • To assist the Company in all its new business setups, renewal of business license, Agreements and Contracts documents preparation. • To advise tax rules & standard of conduct and to monitor that all tax rules & standards are adhered to by all departments of the Company. • Responsible for tax planning and tax efficiency of the company. • Facilitate, support and follow up tax audit carried by LTO, custom offices, external auditors and other regulatory body. • Responsible to gather and report business change reports to ERCA on monthly basis. • Responsible to process and obtain permission from ERCA for tax vouchers documents Printing • Responsible to process & follow tax return • Ensure all operations and functions are always carried out effectively in accordance with tax proclamations & regulation. • Keeping business up to date with all policy changes. • Prepare and update tax manual for the users. • Reporting all daily, weekly & monthly work-related activities • Perform other duties when assigned • Keep financial document with maximum care. • Organize reconciled sales reports for monthly, quarterly and annually tax declaration purpose & report on time to Tax Accountant. • Reconcile the General Ledger with all tax ledgers and make sure of the accuracy of the data with financial dimensions. • Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries • perform any other related tasks Qualification • Educational - BA Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance or relevant field • Working Experience - Minimum 4 years tax related experience preferred in manufacturing industry