Job Title: Tax and Payments Manager
Organisation: BRAC Uganda Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd launched on 25 April 2019 and attained its current status as a Tier II Credit institution following a successful background as the leading Microfinances services provider in Uganda. The bank operates 32 regulated branches and 159 satellite offices covering 84 districts in Uganda targeting Micro, Small. and Medium Entrepreneurs. BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd promotes financial inclusion by extending financial services to unserved and underserved populations especially women and youth as well as people living in poverty in rural areas. The Bank is operationally and financially self-sustaining with over 231,000 active customers and a loan book in excess of Ushs.175 billion.
Job Summary: To manage and oversee the BUBL’s tax compliance, planning, and reporting functions in accordance with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) regulations and other statutory requirements The Tax and Payments Manager shall ensure full compliance with tax laws, minimize tax risks and optimize BUBL’s tax position while maintaining transparency and integrity in all tax-related matters
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely and accurate computation, filing, and payment of all statutory taxes, including PAYE (Pay As You Earn). Corporation Tax/ Provisional Tax, Withholding Tax (WHT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Stamp Duty, Excise Duty (where applicable) etc in line with URA’s online tax portal (eTax/eFiling) system
- Maintain up-to-date tax records and ensure compliance with Bank of Uganda (BoU), URA, and Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) regulatory standards
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports to management and regulators after thorough reconciliations.
- Provide tax planning and advisory services to management to optimize the BUBL’s tax efficiency and compliance
- Review new financial products, contracts, and transactions to assess tax implications and ensure compliance to mitigate tax risks.
- Advise management on changes in Ugandan tax laws, regulations, and URA rulings, and their impact on the business.
- Liaise with URA during tax audits, queries, and investigations.
- Prepare responses and documentation for tax assessments or disputes and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and tax consultants.
- Review tax computations, provisions and deferred tax calculations in line with IFRS and IAS 12 and ensure correct posting of tax entries in the general ledger
- Support reconciliation and preparation of annual financial statements by providing tax disclosures
- Manage Supplier payment processes for efficiency and tax compliance and maintain effective payments reconciliation framework
- Supervise and mentor finance officers and other finance staff involved in tax-related tasks.
- Conduct regular tax training sessions for finance, business teams and MANCO
- Streamline and automate tax processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or Business Administration and other related disciplines
- Professional accounting qualification ACCA/CPA
- Postgraduate certification in Tax is an added advantage
- At least 3 years of progressive experience n taxation in a financial institution, audit firm or tax advisory firm at Supervisor Level
- Proven experience managing tax compliance with URA and handling tax audits
- Strong understanding of Uganda s tax laws, IFRS, and financial sector regulations-
- Good communication and presentation skills at a senior level
- Proficiency in accounting software such as Orbit Microsoft accounting applications and others.
- Good interpersonal skills required in liaising with stakeholders at different levels within the Bank
Business Behavior
- High integrity and confidentiality
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple priorities
- Leadership and team-building capabilities
- Ensure safeguarding policies are observed for all staff in the Bank
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their application letter, Curriculum Vitae, and copies of relevant academic documents, IN ONE PDF FILE mentioning the job title as the subject matter to [email protected]
All applications should be addressed to the Head Human Resource BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd in one PDF.
Deadline: 22nd December 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36