Activité du poste
PURPOSE / SUMMARY :
The Tax Assistant is responsible for providing tax support to tax functions especially during tax audits and monthly as well as quarterly/annual tax declarations. The incumbent will also act as a back-up to the Invoice Domiciliation function.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESULT AREA :
MAIN RESPONSILITIES :
• Support the business during tax audits, monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings.
• Ensure that WHT certificates are prepared as soon as the deductions are done ahead of filing.
• Proceed with transmission of WHT certificates to vendors, Raising of requisitions for P.O purposes.
• Proceed with lodging of tax declaration into Fiscalis.
• Follow up the issuance of CIT quittances from Tax Authority
• Follow up the transmission of documents to Tax Consultant for monthly, quarterly and annual tax reviews.
• Be able to perform some basic tax calculations.
• Act as a backup to the Domiciliation function through the following.
• Make sure payments are made through the bank of domiciliation.
• Get from the bank the attestation of regularization.
• Ensure proper archiving of the whole process.
• Assist during audits from Ministry of Finance and Central Bank.
• Perform any other task that may be given to him in relation to FX regulation.
HSSE :
• Participate in all HSSE intervention schemes (APIPP, Incident reporting, site visits) and awareness sessions (HSSE Meetings, events and trainings) to maintain and improve Company HSSE culture and performance.
• Understand the emergency procedure and the related requirements.
• Lead as a role model to improve HSSE engagement within direct team, section, and department.
N.B: The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned.
INTERFACE & DIMENSIONS :
• Ability to work safely in and out of the office and is prepared to work long hours when required to do so.
• Work with all Departments in the Company.
• Interfaces with Tax Consultants, Tax Authorities, and other government agencies.
KEY CHALLENGES :
• Understand Cameroon tax laws/regulations and procedures.
• Be morally and ethically upright.
• Be able to work accurately and timely with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCE & REQUIREMENTS :
• Minimum qualification of a two-years university degree.
• Minimum 1-4 years of experience working in the area of taxation.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and French.
• Knowledge of the Cameroon General Tax Code, Finance Laws, Petroleum Code, Tax returns.
• Understand the principles surrounding some basic tax laws and how basic taxes are calculated.
• Be familiar with basic tax audit procedures.
• Have credibility and good interpersonal skills.
• Have good initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to learn quickly.
