Tax Trainee Job Vacancy at Japan Tobacco International (JTI) / TCC)

We’re JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. In fact, we’ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in 130 countries.

But our business isn’t just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they’re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business.

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, nine years running.

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea.

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Please apply till January 26th, 2025.

Reporting to Tax & Treasury Manager

Location Dar es Salaam

Role Temporary – 11 months

Tax Trainee

What This Position Is About – Purpose

To ensure compliance of all tax related matters for the company while effectively supporting the business.

What Will You Do – Responsibilities

• To ensure full compliance with statutory tax legislation. That is, ensuring that tax returns and tax payments are correctly prepared and submitted to the revenue authority on time, precise taxes are paid in time, etc. to avoid penalties and other non-compliance risk exposures. This involves observing statutory tax deadlines and proper interpretation of the provisions of the laws
• To monitor month end closing schedules and clearance for all tax accounts and in all ledgers (IFRS, Statutory and tax). Review of taxes and completion of GL tax accounts and tax stamps reconciliations on time, communicate and suggest rectification measures of any anomaly discovered to responsible staff for rectification of the anomaly
• Assist with tax risk management and reporting, including but not limited to support on tax provisioning, Q-tax packs, Entity Tax Compliance Reporting, uncertain tax position and keeping the indirect tax manual and Internal controls up to date
• Assist the Tax and Treasury manager in providing tax advice to the business with reference to the laws and regulations issued by the government. Keep track of industry trends and changes related to taxes
• Maintaining good relationship with TRA and handling various Tax audits as they may arise from time to time

Who Are We Looking For – Requirements

• University bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration with relevant Tax, and accounting qualifications
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar environment in a multinational company or Tax firm.
• Effective communication skill in English.
• Sound knowledge in tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent user of MS Office (Words, Power Point and Excel) and SAP.
• Business knowledge in FMCG industry or experience from tax firm will be an added advantage.

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply

How to Apply:

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