Overall Job Purpose
The tax analyst is responsible for providing clients with tax preparation services. The analyst must see to it that all clients meet their statutory tax obligations on time.

Detailed Job Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory tax laws (PAYE, TOT, VAT WHT etc.) by accurately determining the amount due and preparing and filing annual tax returns
• Correspond with statutory bodies on behalf of clients (ZRA, NHIMA, NAPSA etc.)
• Assist with the preparation, entry and reconciliation of Income Tax payments received from clients
• Preparing engagement letters, and other correspondence letters for the client as per instructions from superiors
• Ensure compliance of regulatory guidelines and generally accepted tax standards
• Maintain accurate and updated client records
• Maintain good communication with the client
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the superiors
• Ensuring the company complies with all applicable codes, as well as its legal and statutory requirements.
• Application of various licenses including fire certificates, health permit, municipal annual business permits.

Person Specifications
Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation or professional qualification ACCA/CIMA/ZICA
• Minimum one (1) year experience in a similar role
• Member of ZICA

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of matters as required
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively in business English, both written and verbally
• Familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to provide Excellent service to both internal and external customers’