Tax Accountant at ZamZam Bank

Tax Accountant

Employer: ZamZam Bank

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 19 hours ago

Deadline: February, 13/2025 (9 days left)

Taking its name from ZamZam Holy Water which gave life to the barren land of Makkah, springing the hills of Safa and Marwa; ZamZam Bank is working towards ensuring sustained economic growth.

Zamzam Bank is aspiring and working relentlessly towards its vision of becoming the leading shari’ah compliant and all-inclusive bank in Africa by 2030. It is contributing to the economy by providing full-fledged interest-free, affordable, effective banking and financial services to diverse individuals and organizations; and by promoting economic stability and financial access through its extensive branch networks.

The reputation of the bank is positioned on not only for its championship for pioneering financial inclusiveness but also for its unwavering commitment to sheriah compliance products and services; strong networking; resources and organizational learning; innovative leadership and management practices; state of the art core banking systems and its international recognitions.

We are searching for talented individuals to join us on our journey towards sustainable growth that enhances financial inclusion with a special focus on the part of society that is alienated from the financial system due to their religious beliefs or other factors. Is this you?

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Whether you want a career as a visionary professional banker in a full-fledged interest-free banking sector or need to make sure that your earnings is from halal sources or second our cause towards ensuring sustained economic empowerment & stability through financial inclusiveness, we offer you these possibilities.

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join our finance team. This role involves overseeing and managing the bank's tax compliance, planning, and tax-related strategy. The ideal candidate shall have strong technical knowledge of the country’s tax regulations, experience with tax reporting, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to optimize the bank’s tax compliance position-

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review the bank's federal, regional, and local tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations, including timely filing of returns by collaborating with all units of the bank
• Act as tax advisor on matters related to tax compliance of the bank
• Stay updated on changes in the country’s tax laws, regulations, and banking industry trends to ensure proactive tax planning of the bank
• Support the preparation and response to internal or external tax audits.
• Provide necessary documentation and work closely with the bank team to resolve any tax issues
• Provide training to staff on tax matters
• Perform other duty assigned by immediate supervisors

Place of work: Head Office

What we offer you: The position comes with a competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package.

Qualifications:

• BA degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics or related field with 4 years of experience in tax accounting or tax advisory roles
• Training on tax and related issues.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws & regulations and preparation of tax returns.
• Ability to communicate complex tax issues clearly to non-tax professionals

How to apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements can submit their application letter, updated CV, and credentials in PDF format by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through the apply button below.