Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant

Company: Gafat Security and Human Resource Service Plc

Location: AA, Kirkos Sub City, Woreda 9, Temeja Yazi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To:  Finance Manager

Salary: - Negotiable

Job Summary

We are seeking one an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Tax Accountant to oversee our tax planning, compliance, and reporting processes. In this role, you will be responsible for Tax preparing and filing, analyzing tax implications for business transactions, and ensuring 100% adherence to local regulatory tax laws. You will act as the primary liaison during tax audits and provide strategic guidance to optimize tax liabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance & Filing

• Prepare, review, and file timely and accurate corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, Employment Income tax and Pension Contribution.

• Ensure all monthly tax payments are calculated and processed according to Ethiopian Tax law.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual tax account reconciliations.

2. Strategic Tax Planning & Advisory

• Conduct tax research on legislative changes, new tax rules, and complex transactions to assess business impacts.

• Develop and implement legal strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maximize tax savings.

• Advise management on the tax implications of contracts, business expansion, and financial decisions.

3. Regulatory Audits & Stakeholder Liaison

• Represent the company during internal and external tax audits conducted by government revenue authorities or third-party auditors.

• Gather supporting documentation, schedules, and work papers to respond to regulatory queries.

• Maintain strong, transparent relationships with tax authorities and external legal/financial advisors.

4. Financial Reporting

• Calculate monthly, quarterly and year-end tax provisions and deferred tax inventories for financial statement reporting.

• Standardize tax procedures, internal controls, and documentation to improve departmental efficiency.

• Guide and mentor junior accounting staff on compliance procedures and tax software usage.

Job Requirements

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor degrees in Accounting from recognize institution.

• Certifications: Peachtree accounting, tax module training, IFRS or other accounting software preferred.

• Experience: minimum 3–5 years of dedicated tax accounting experience in busy work environment

• Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced knowledge of applicable tax laws, tax accounting provisions, and compliance frameworks.

• Deep experience with online Tax filing, Peachtree software and other professional tax tools

• Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, high ethical standards, and clear written/verbal communication skills.

How To Apply

Send your CV and application letter with PDF format to gafatsecure@gmail.com with the subject line "Senior Tax Accountant – [Your Name]", or submit your application directly to Ethiojobs site.   Please mention your salary expectation and notice Period at your application letter on this format. Position: Senior Tax Accountant (Salary Expectation Net-----birr, Notice Period----Days)

For further information call 0908333377