Latest Employment Opportunity at Zipline
POSITION: Tax Manager
About You and The Position
We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Tax Manager to oversee taxes across all African countries. Our locations include Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda. You will oversee all taxes (excluding payroll taxes) in these nations to guarantee they’re filed accurately and on time. You will work with the Accounting and Finance team to guarantee that tax-related accounts are accurately represented in the financial statements.
Moreover, you will conduct assessments of the income tax provision for statutory financial statements and corporate tax returns. You will work together with local Accounting and Finance leaders on tax audits. In your role as our primary tax expert, you will keep seeking methods to enhance the efficiency of tax procedures without compromising quality, while also exploring strategies to reduce our tax burden through careful tax planning concepts.
The Africa Tax Manager will report to the Head of Tax and have a direct reporting line to the African Country Controller. The Tax Manager for Africa will act as the Tax Lead across all African nations.
What You Will Accomplish
The Africa Tax Manager will carry out the subsequent responsibilities:
- Prepare VAT and other indirect tax submissions for all African nations.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations of tax accounts.
- Create tax workpapers and documentation that are ready for an audit.
- Prepare and handle quarterly Corporate Income Tax (CIT) returns and any necessary payments.
- Collect documentation and oversee all (CIT) returns to guarantee they are filed correctly and on time by external tax professionals.
- Examine calculations for the annual income tax provision.
- Help in preparing and examining transfer pricing calculations.
- Assess and oversee intercompany transactions for tax consequences.
- Oversee the tax calendar for African nations to guarantee the prompt submission of all tax returns and declarations.
- Work together with local accounting and finance leaders to oversee tax audits.
- Work together with the Accounting and Finance departments to resolve all tax-related issues.
- Offer tax advice and training to different business units.
- Deliver tax advancements and updates to the Head of Tax and various business departments.
- Coordinate and maintain connections with external tax consultants.
- Work together with the Head of Tax to create and execute tax planning strategies.
- Persist in refining and advancing internal control within the tax domain.
- Assist countries beyond Africa as required.
What You Will Contribute
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar discipline
- A graduate degree or professional certification is advantageous.
- A minimum of 7 years of tax expertise within a multinational corporation with activities in multiple African nations and/or comparable experience from an international public accounting firm.
- Robust analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Outstanding communication abilities (both verbal and written) and strong interpersonal skills.
- Capable of working in a dynamic environment and open to working after hours with international colleagues, mainly in the USA.
- Skilled in using software like Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google G Suite, particularly Excel and Google Sheets.
- Additional Information You Should Be Aware Of
Zipline is an employer that provides equal opportunities and forbids any form of discrimination and harassment regardless of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic details, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related health conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other traits protected by state, federal or local legislation or our other policies.
How to Apply for this Employment Opportunity at Zipline
Closing Date: April 27, 2025
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