Tax Supervisor PKF Zambia Chartered Accountants

Purpose of the Role

The tax supervisor is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day tasks of the tax department. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring all tax staff according to the position are performing accordingly. The Tax Supervisor assists the Tax Manager and the Tax Partner in advising clients on tax related matters. The tax supervisor reports to the Tax Manager and Tax Partner on administration and technical issues.

Detailed Job Responsibilities

• Coordinating tax department tasks
• Providing comprehensive tax advice to clients on various tax matters covering all areas of taxation
• Lead and manage client relationship with a focus on high-value quality tax advice after approval of managers and seek to expand services to clients
• Identify Tax Health check opportunities, managing, and coordinating said tax assignments
• Manage and coordinate regular tax assignments and special tax jobs
• Preparing and interpreting Transfer Pricing documents and international tax
• Prepare for both internal and external tax trainings
• Maintaining and updating risk management procedures
• Review work done by subordinate staff and offer guidance
• Train and develop subordinate staff
• Ensures the client complies with all applicable codes, as well as its legal and statutory requirements.

Person Specifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation or professional qualification ACCA/CIMA/ZICA
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar role
• Member of ZICA
• Excellent knowledge of tax principles and law, tax audits, tax compliance and all types of tax returns

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of matters as required
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively in business English, both written and verbally
• Familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Office