Senior Accountant Job Vacancy at Alistair Group

WHO WE ARE

ALISTAIR Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest growing service companies, providing a variety of self delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark, and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

Core Services:

Freight Forwarding

Clearance & Forwarding

Energy Industry Support Services

Equipment Rental

Commodity Trading

Integrated Solutions

Industries:

Mining

Oil & Gas

Agriculture

Construction

Explosives

Renewables

MISSION

To make Africa work better

COMPANY VALUES

Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Primary Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance and Reporting:

Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for the organization, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and resolve any tax issues or discrepancies identified.
Manage the company’s tax compliance calendar, ensuring that all tax deadlines are met. ○ Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and communicate potential impact to the organization.
Tax Planning:

Assist in the development and implementation of tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax positions.
Provide tax advice to management on business transactions and investment opportunities.
Audit Support:
Coordinate and manage tax audits conducted by governmental authorities.
Prepare necessary documentation and provide support during tax audits.
Resolve any tax issues or discrepancies identified during audits.

Financial Reporting:

Assist in the preparation of tax-related financial statement disclosures.
Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate reporting of tax positions in the financial statements.
Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities for process improvements in tax reporting and compliance.
Implement best practices to enhance the efficiency of tax-related processes.
Communication and Collaboration:

Liaise with external tax advisors and consultants as needed.
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
Secondary Responsibilities

Assisting Head of Finance with other tasks as required and as appropriate based on experience Prepare Tax returns and payments by ensuring compliance with local regulations
Direct external audits to ensure compliance and delivery of financial statements
Ensuring that proper controls and policies are in place in the operations of the unit intending to efficiently manage risks inherent therein and compliance with BOT, TRA, and any other regulatory and International Accounting or International Financial Reporting Standards
Keep abreast with developments in International Accounting standards and other regulatory bodies, identification of opportunities arising from regulatory authorities’ loopholes (BOT, TRA, & Ministry of Finance and industry in general), and ensure compliance thereof
Work Environment

Typical office environment with occasional extended hours during peak tax/audit seasons.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred
3-5 years of experience in tax accounting, preferably within a corporate or public accounting environment – Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
Proficiency in tax software and accounting software (SAP).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Self-motivation, Attention to Detail & Deadline-Oriented
High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality

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