{"id":5743,"date":"2025-10-13T10:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/tax-accountant-at-puma-energy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T15:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:03:53","slug":"tax-accountant-at-puma-energy","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=5743","title":{"rendered":"Tax Accountant at Puma Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Main Purpose:
\nAssist the Finance Manager to effectively manage the taxes of the country in line with the tax framework (policies, procedures, etc.) defined by Group\/Regional Tax.
\nKnowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
\nKey Responsibilities
\nTax Reporting and Compliance (direct and indirect taxes)
\nEnsure accurate preparation of the monthly tax computations happens & ensure HFM validation as per agreed deadline in respect of monthly tax reporting of the Country operations. Ensure true up analysis post tax flings is done and reconciled in the next month\u2019s tax reporting for each entity.
\nEnsure correct monthly accounting of VAT & other taxes in local accounts (including tax provisions, WHT, petroleum tax levies, etc) in Country and provide feedback on the necessary reconciliations.
\nFile accurately and timely the CIT and TP returns\/filings for the Company.
\nFile accurately and timely the VAT returns for the company
\nFile accurately and timely the other local tax returns for the company
\nExplain the balances and movements in the tax accounts as well as tax issues and risks on a monthly basis to the regional tax team.
\nProvide feedback on movements on tax issues and risks on a weekly basis to the regional tax team.
\nEnsure all financial & tax information is saved in shared directory and available for reproduction if required by tax authorities or other stake holders.
\nTax working capital \u2013 Cash flow and cost management
\nImplement & integrate in tax control processes, tax cash flow system on all within tax scope receivables & payables.
\nWork with & provide guidance to local finance team to achieve material reduction of mainly indirect & direct tax receivables.
\nPro-actively monitor and follow up with local tax authorities (and consultant) to push for full recovery or monetisation of all submitted tax refund claims.
\nTax audits & legal tax proceedings
\nCoordinate and follow up in consultation with local team\/regional\/group tax until the close of the current & planned tax audits and investigations with the tax authorities and provide monthly feedback to regional\/group tax on the progress.
\nTake accountability for any follow up with the tax authorities in order to clear any query prior or during the tax audit process \u2013 this includes monthly review of the statement of account for the entity with the authorities and reconciling their tax receivables\/payable status with the entity\u2019 books.
\nEnsure all financial & tax information for the company is saved in the shared directory and tax risk register and available for reproduction if required by the tax authorities or other stake holders.
\nPreparation of Defence File Memos for on-going audits\/assessments\/issues in the country.
\nTax planning & Tax risk management
\nKeep abreast with new tax developments in-country, particularly the direct\/indirect tax changes impacting Puma downstream business in-country.
\nEnsure professional & productive working relationship with the tax administration of the Country.
\nComplete the on-line Puma tools (TPCC, PERIT, Petrus, Monday.com, TRR etc) relating to the tax filings, reconciliations, deadlines and monthly status review of the tax risk register for the company
\nIdentify and address any tax contingency issues \u2013 Raise awareness of global tax risk management policy with the local finance team
\nEducation and Experience
\nDegree in Tax\/Accounting
\nAt least 5 years\u2019 experience in Tax or tax accounting, preferably within a big \u201c4\u201d accounting firm or the tax audit division of the tax administration.
\nGood knowledge of mid & downstream oil & gas\u2019 indirect taxes in the Country would be an advantage
\nSkills & competencies:
\nHigh potential profile and Self-motivated
\nTeam player with ability to deal effectively with non-tax people
\nGood verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information
\nHaving a good acumen for business
\nCan work independently with strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
\nAbility to prioritize and schedule work and meet multiple deadlines. Able to work under pressure.
\nKey Relationships and Department Overview:
\nInternal \u2013 Regional\/Global Tax Team, Regional\/local FM, other departments
\nExternal \u2013 Auditors and tax\/legal advisers
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