TAX ACCOUNTANT

· Ensure timely preparation, review, and submission of all statutory tax returns. · Manage compliance for all applicable taxes, including: o Corporate Income Tax o Value Added Tax (VAT) o Pay As You Earn (PAYE) o Withholding Tax (WHT) o Turnover Tax (where applicable) o Property Transfer Tax (where applicable) o Customs and Excise duties o Skills Development Levy and other statutory taxes · Ensure timely payment of all tax liabilities to avoid penalties and interest. Government Liaison· Act as the primary liaison with the Zambia Revenue Authority and other relevant government authorities. · Coordinate and manage tax assessments, audits, investigations, and tax inspections. · Respond to tax notices, assessments, and queries from government agencies. · Negotiate and resolve tax disputes professionally and efficiently. · Maintain positive working relationships with tax authorities. Tax Accounting & Reconciliation· Reconcile tax accounts in the ERP/accounting system with returns filed through the ZRA online portal. · Perform monthly reconciliation between: o VAT ledger and VAT returns o PAYE ledger and payroll submissions o WHT ledger and statutory filings o Corporate tax provisions and tax computations · Ensure tax balances reported in the financial statements agree with statutory filings. · Resolve discrepancies between accounting records and ZRA records promptly. Financial Reporting· Prepare tax provisions and deferred tax calculations in accordance with applicable accounting standards. · Support statutory audits by providing tax schedules and supporting documentation. · Maintain proper tax documentation and records for audit purposes. ERP & Systems· Work closely with Finance and IT teams to ensure correct tax configuration in ERP systems (e.g., SAP). · Validate tax codes, tax postings, and tax reports generated by the ERP. Stakeholder Management· Coordinate with internal departments including Finance, Procurement, HR, Sales, Logistics, and Operations on tax matters. · Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors when required. Qualifications· Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia, ZICA, CPA, or equivalent. · Membership of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants is preferred. Experience· 7–12 years of relevant experience in taxation and finance. · Strong practical experience dealing with the Zambia Revenue Authority. · Experience handling tax audits, assessments, and statutory compliance. · Experience with SAP or another ERP system is an advantage. · Manufacturing or trading industry experience is preferred. Technical Skills· In-depth knowledge of Zambian tax legislation and regulations. · Strong understanding of corporate tax, VAT, PAYE, WHT, customs, and other statutory taxes. · Tax reconciliation and financial reporting. · SAP/ERP proficiency. · Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. · Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.