Designation: Tax Manager

Reference ID: REQ 0691

Summary
Jobs in French Speaking/ Franco-phonic Countries of Africa
Our client is a large Multinational with operations in major French Speaking/ Franco-phonic Countries of Africa.
They are currently hiring Tax Manager for Gabon and Congo.
The incumbent will effectively ensure tax compliance, optimization of the tax cost and maintaining excellent relationship with the relevant tax authorities in order to ensure that all tax matters within the region are handled effectively.
The ideal candidate should have in-depth knowledge of the International Tax laws and regulations relating to French speaking countries.

Experience:Min : 7 Year(s) Max: 15 Year(s)

Location : Gabon| Congo

Education : CA

Industry Type :

Functional Area : Accounting / Tax / Company Secretary / Audit/ Finance

Role : Taxation(Direct) Mgr

Desired Candidate Profile:
Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills:
Graduate degree; Professional qualification in Accounting /Taxation
In-depth knowledge of the International Tax laws and regulations relating to French speaking countries.
Should at least be bilingual (French and English)-Fluent in both written and spoken aspects of both languages
Relevant Experience:
7 years of experience in implementing and managing tax related matters. Should be well versed in direct tax and regulatory norms and have the ability to interpret French laws.
Other requirements:
Commercial Acumen
Business Cognizance
Planning & coordination
Interpersonal Skills
Problem solving
Persuasion & negotiation Skills
Relationship Management
Decision Making High level of commitment, Resilience, Achieving Results, Relationship management and Good interpersonal skills

Job Description:
Reviewing the tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Installment/provisional and Final returns etc) to ensure that they are filed by the due dates and the respective payments duly made
Assisting the Head of Tax on obtaining information from the companies relating to tax claims on matters in accordance with the governance process on tax claims.
Preliminary review of tax computations periodically and at end of accounting period before the audit and subsequent filing with the tax authorities.
Lodge any tax refunds/claims and to seek for tax exemption where applicable
Tax assessments received and advising on the optimal course of action
Liaising with the Tax head for purposes of periodic health check to ensure company is tax compliant and explore areas of tax planning.
Advising on technical issues, review of contracts and assisting on interpretation of changes in legislation

Organization : Large Multinational

Company Profile
Our client is a large Multinational with operations in major French Speaking/ Franco-phonic Countries of Africa.

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