Tax Accountant

Job Summary:

The Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring full tax compliance, accurate tax reporting, and timely submission of all tax obligations. The role supports the Tax Controller and the Accounting & Reporting team by identifying and mitigating tax risks, maintaining tax records, and ensuring adherence to Ethiopian tax laws and regulations. The position plays a key role in strengthening internal tax processes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage accurate tax records and documentation
• Ensure monthly and yearly tax reconciliations are accurate and submitted on time
• Lead timely tax submissions and manage e-tax filing processes
• Ensure monthly and yearly tax adjustments are properly recorded and completed
• Provide tax information and clarification to external auditors
• Administer tax audit processes and support audit requirements
• Process tax clearance requests and documentation
• Prepare tax contribution reports with full supporting documents
• Support preparation of internal and external tax reports in coordination with the Tax Controller
• Organize tax meetings and training sessions with the Tax Controller
• Manage tax accounting activities and ensure accuracy of tax calculations
• Standardize tax accounting processes across multiple business units
• Support departments on tax-related issues in coordination with the Tax Controller
• Lead implementation of internal and external tax procedures
• Resolve ongoing and outstanding tax issues, claims, and assessments
• Monitor and ensure proper documentation and approval of tax-related receipts and transactions
• Ensure compliance with updated tax proclamations, regulations, and directives
• Identify and minimize tax risks in daily transactions through proper documentation and analysis
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tax accounting or a related field.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills
• Ability to identify and manage financial and tax risks
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure
• Continuous process improvement mindset
• Strong understanding of financial compliance and reporting systems

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance