GAS Entec Company Limted

Job Vacancies at GAS Entec GAS Entec is a professional engineering company with experts having the great shipbuilding experiences of LNG Carrier. GAS Entec is specialized in Shipbuilding Engineering & Design, Project Management and Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) of small-mid scaled LNG FSRU, LNG Bunkering Solution and LNG Carriers.

Posting Title: Tax Accounting Officer (1)

DUTY STATION: MWANZA
The Officer will need to specifically assist Management on tax advisory, compliance and planning. He will be the key contact of the tax matter to internal stakeholders by amongst other things advising the business on tax risks and planning/savings. He will also support the Management on compliance to ensure timely payment of tax due, and reduce risk to business from penalties and interests as a result of non-compliance of tax laws in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Officer will also need to implement policies and procedures to effectively manage the tax position of the company at any given time throughout the month and annually and to advise the management in all tax related matters and new provisions imposed by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania that have effects in tax related matters. The Officer will be driver of the tax audits, tax investigations and disputes by liaising with TRA Tax auditors and assessors, Tax consultants and external auditors as well as other stakeholders.

Key accountabilities

Becoming a key contact of the tax team to internal and external stakeholders
Advise the commercial and business teams on tax implications of different products and transactions
Manage, improve and provide recommendation on development of information systems supporting the tax function
Compile and maintain financial models to be used for the tax computations and tax payments. Implement measures to manage the risk of penalties and interests as a results of non- compliance
Propose, review and implement tax management policies and procedures
Review all tax returns, computations and payments.
Manage relationships with TRA, Tax Consultants and tax lawyers
Monthly reconciliation of the VAT, Withholding tax and Excise duty.
Coordinate and ensure timely computation and submission of monthly tax report.
Coordinate the activities of personnel in the tax department, recommending measures to improve performance and increase efficiency.
Recommend personnel action such as recruitment, promotions, disciplinary measures, training of future employees
Advise the business on tax implications of different transactions and make judgement on circumstances where external advice is required
Liaise with the Group Tax on a regular basis
Liaise with external parties, e.g. TRA and Tax Consultants

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

Minimum of [5] years’ experience in a financial and tax role [in a public company]
Shipping industry experience is advantageous
Thorough understanding of the direct and indirect tax laws for Tanzania
Strong understanding of the tax accounting
Strong computer literacy especially Advance Microsoft Excel skills
Financial policies, procedures and systems
To be up to date with the latest legislation governing the tax function
Strong interpersonal skills and customer orientated approach
Leadership skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to network with other players in the market
Ability to manage staff as well as facilitate change
Technical/professional qualifications:
College or University graduate with a degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
CPA (T), ACCA or specific tax qualification e.g. Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation

Skills

Tax Environment
Tax Planning
Tax Compliance
Tax Strategy

Qualified candidate should send their CV and Academic Certificate to, [email protected] / [email protected] before 25th April, 2020. Only qualified candidate shall be contacted, female candidate are highly encourage to apply.