A leading Multi-national in the FMCG industry is looking to recruit a Tax Analyst (Contract) to support the Finance team. Please see details below;

JOB POSITION: Tax Analyst (Contract)

The Tax Analyst position will proactively provide support to the Tax and General Ledger Teams to ensure full compliance with relevant tax laws and accounting standards. The position is a renewable twelve (12) month contract role

PRIMARY DUTIES

Preparing transaction tax (sales/use, business & occupation, gross receipts, and property tax) returns for monthly, quarterly and annual filings;
Withholding Tax (WHT) reconciliation and preparation of monthly WHT remittance schedules
Interpreting and complying with state, local and international statutes, regulations, and legislation; Preparing for, and assisting with, transaction tax audits.
Preparing and/or reviewing indirect tax filings for Group Company and related companies.
Preparation and sign-off all tax reconciliation schedules; Value Added Tax (VAT), WHT, Excise, PAYE and other Employee Related Taxes
WHT credit note process management Assisting with the reconciliation of transaction tax general ledger accounts
Developing and implementing process improvements
Follow up with the banks to obtain proof of remittance and official revenue receipts
Scanning all tax receipts & updating the tax remittance database
Maintain all required paperwork per required policies and procedures.
Maintain all procedure manual and ensure efficient corporate procedures for same and prepare quarterly reports for same
Ensure compliance to all statutes and analyze accounting systems and evaluate all tax controls to assist in reducing taxes.
Preparation of tax schedules for tax audits (Federal and State Audits)
Updating the total tax contribution schedule to show all taxes paid
Coordinating the application for tax clearance certificates and all other statutory/regulatory certificates
Provide support to all activities and maintenance & implementation of all audit plans and supervise implementation of all tax audits within required timeframe.
Prepare and submit various comprehensive reports and administer all tax statutes and assist tax payer to complete all audits.
Daily reconciliation of open items in Bank, AP, AR and GL
Daily engagement with key finance sub units on open items
Daily allocation of open items to designated accounting team for clearing and matching
Ensure all open items older than 30 days are cleared at all time
Evaluate all refunds and perform required calculations for all tax assessment and participate in all closing conference and prepare audit reports.
Maintain knowledge on all tax laws and strategies and prepare reports for same

This position requires an ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where attention to detail, analytical skills and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related four-year degree with equivalent accounting experience.
One - five years accounting or transaction tax experience. Candidates with audit experience are encouraged to apply.
Strong computer technical skills - MS Excel
Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
Strong communication skills - both oral and written

Desirable Requirements
A thorough working knowledge of general accounting and audit principles and taxation auditing practices as they relate to the position.
A working knowledge of the various types of accounting systems and procedures employed by business concerns.
A demonstrated desire for continued self-improvement in the fields of Corporate tax practice and business communication.
Must have an ability to interface with other departments in a manner that will professionally represent the department.


Interested and qualified applicants should send their CVs to rapidlyhiring@gmail.com stating the job role as the subject of the mail

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