Job Description

Finance is seeking a tax and regulatory specialist to administer the tax compliance processes for our global finance operations. You will work with the wider finance team and country program teams to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations across jurisdictions. You will report to the Global Senior Finance Manager.

Job Level

JL 7

Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Expected Manager

Benjamin Ashuma

Will this position be managing others?

Key Job Responsibilities

Monthly Tax Filings- You will prepare and file WHT, WVAT, VAT and CIT returns and submit related payments.
Tax Clearance Certificates- You will ensure that tax clearance certificates are applied and renewed.
Tax Correspondence and Documentation- You will manage all tax related communication, letters and correspondences .
Audits- You will provide support for tax and other audits as necessary, ensuring that required information is provided to auditors in a timely manner
Tax Trainings - You will will facilitate tax refresher trainings and trainings whenever there is a change in tax laws or regulations
Periodic book close- You will complete assigned monthly and quarterly reconciliations

Top Skills and Qualifications

A university degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
Minimum of 2 years' work experience in a Tax, Compliance or Finance role.
Knowledge of tax laws and statutory regulations in at least 1 East African Countries where One Acre Fund operates
Familiarity with accounting software e.g. SAP
Language: English

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda

Application Deadline

15 April 2024. Applications after this date will be accepted on a rolling basis.

For more information reach out to benjamin.ashuma@oneacrefund.org

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Tax Compliance Specialist