The successful candidate will join as the Head for Tax and Finance Projects in the Finance Department. (S)He will report to the Chief Finance Officer and will direct and oversee the organization’s tax policies and objectives. The selected applicant will also be responsible for a wide variety of tax matters including compliance, planning, accounting for income taxes and filing of tax returns and assessments for the JV.

Key Responsibilities

• • • Lead all research and implementation of tax planning initiatives to optimize overall position, cash taxes and effective tax rate.
    • Oversee and manage all company tax audits, appeals and litigations including implementation of compliance strategy to manage risk.
    • Develop and maintain documentation of both certain and uncertain tax positions as required per IFRS and Tax Act.
    • Coordinate and oversee accurate filings and payments of all taxes and levies.
    • Implement mechanisms to identify tax savings opportunities available to both personal and corporate business.
    • Lead and manage tax costs budgeting and forecasting, including tax cash flows.
    • Proactively perform regular health-checks on both taxes and levies and articulate key findings to management.
    • Lead the implementation, documentation and management of transfer pricing policies and processes; continuously reviewing them for alignment with JV’s strategic objectives.
    • Review and evaluate contract and accounting procedures for tax compliance and accuracy
    • Articulate and communicate tax risks, including conducting reviews and documenting tax positions and maintenance of a risk register.
    • Collaborate across functions ensure tax strategy is followed always; including assessment of new projects and plans for tax effects.
    •  Manage the risk function of insurances.
    • Actively take part in industry and stakeholder discussions on tax matters as inputs towards MOH/GRA plans.

Core Competencies 

• • Leading and Deciding
  • Analysing and Interpreting
  • Interacting, Presenting and Communicating information
  • Applying Expertise and Technology
  • Adapting and Responding to Change

Required Qualification and Experience

• • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics, Law or related field.
  • Member of ICA/ACCA and Chartered Institute of taxation Ghana will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience in a related field
  • Strong understanding of Ghana’s Tax laws and ability to interpret tax legislations
  • Solid background in international taxation and interpretation of  Tax treaties
  • Experience in internal audit, risk/controls analysis, compensation accounting, and revenue assurance.
  • Broad knowledge of operating activities.
  • Strong experience with project management and running complex finance processes.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint skills will be a plus.
  • Knowledge of regulatory environment and key compliance rules in financial and telecom sectors respectively.