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• Drive 100% continuous Statutory and Legal compliance and ensure
  relevant tax returns are filed as per tax planning schedule;
• Prepare/Review tax payments, estimate and track tax returns;
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual tax reports, IRA returns, BOU
  returns, FIA returns reports and prepare/review necessary paperwork for
  tax payments and returns;
• Organize and update the company’s tax database, recommend tax
  strategies that align with business goals;
• Identify tax compliance matters at underwriting, claims and utility
  levels. Suggest ways to increase profits by Tax Savings, follow industry
  trends and track changes related to taxes;
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and also forecast tax
  predictions to senior managers;
• Ensure that proper books of accounts are maintained to satisfy legal
  and internal requirements;
• Provide timely and accurate monthly financial and accounting
  information to management and play a key role in preparation of year end
  accounts to ensure that the year-end audit exercise progresses smoothly;
• Implement sound accounting and operating procedures including sound
  internal controls and ensure adherence to company policies; and
• Deliver on performance requirements as defined in the departments’
  strategy map, balanced scorecard and Personal Scorecard.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting),
  Business, Law or its equivalent degree;
• Fully qualified accountant Certified Public Accountant
  (CPA)/Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)/Chartered
  Accountant (CA);
• At least three to four years’ experience in a professional firm or a
  financial related organization specializing in Tax or regulatory
  compliance;
• Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented
  and collaborative environment;
• Strong team player with excellent leadership skills;
• High level of integrity and attentive to detail and analytical; and
• Excellent communications skills both oral and written.

• Presenting and Communicating Information – Speaks fluently; expresses opinions,
  information and key points of an argument clearly; presents effectively;
  responds quickly to others ‘reactions and feedback during conversations;
  projects credibility.
• Working with People
  – Shows respect for the views and contributions of team members; shows
  empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and
  pro-actively shares information and expertise with them; builds team
  spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.
• Adhering to Principles and Values – Upholds and encourages ethical behaviour and departmental values;
  demonstrates integrity; encourages individual responsibility towards the
  community and the environment; models the organisational values during
  every day interactions.
• Analysing –
  Analyses numerical data and all other sources of information, breaking
  them into component parts, patterns and relationships; probes for further
  information or greater understanding of a problem; makes rational
  judgements from the available information and analysis; demonstrates an
  understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger system /
  process / problem.
• Planning and Organising – Adheres to and monitors clearly defined objectives; plans
  activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible
  changing circumstances; identifies and organises resources needed to
  accomplish tasks; manages time effectively; monitors performance against
  deadlines and milestones.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations – Focuses on customer needs and
  satisfaction; sets and models high standards for quality and quantity;
  monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic
  methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves projects goals.

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