· Ensure timely preparation, review, and submission of all statutory tax returns.
· Manage compliance for all applicable taxes, including:
o Corporate Income Tax
o Value Added Tax (VAT)
o Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
o Withholding Tax (WHT)
o Turnover Tax (where applicable)
o Property Transfer Tax (where applicable)
o Customs and Excise duties
o Skills Development Levy and other statutory taxes
· Ensure timely payment of all tax liabilities to avoid penalties and interest.
Government Liaison
· Act as the primary liaison with the Zambia Revenue Authority and other relevant government authorities.
· Coordinate and manage tax assessments, audits, investigations, and tax inspections.
· Respond to tax notices, assessments, and queries from government agencies.
· Negotiate and resolve tax disputes professionally and efficiently.
· Maintain positive working relationships with tax authorities.
Tax Accounting & Reconciliation
· Reconcile tax accounts in the ERP/accounting system with returns filed through the ZRA online portal.
· Perform monthly reconciliation between:
o VAT ledger and VAT returns
o PAYE ledger and payroll submissions
o WHT ledger and statutory filings
o Corporate tax provisions and tax computations
· Ensure tax balances reported in the financial statements agree with statutory filings.
· Resolve discrepancies between accounting records and ZRA records promptly.
Financial Reporting
· Prepare tax provisions and deferred tax calculations in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
· Support statutory audits by providing tax schedules and supporting documentation.
· Maintain proper tax documentation and records for audit purposes.
ERP & Systems
· Work closely with Finance and IT teams to ensure correct tax configuration in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
· Validate tax codes, tax postings, and tax reports generated by the ERP.
Stakeholder Management
· Coordinate with internal departments including Finance, Procurement, HR, Sales, Logistics, and Operations on tax matters.
· Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors when required.
Qualifications
· Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia, ZICA, CPA, or equivalent.
· Membership of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants is preferred.
Experience
· 7–12 years of relevant experience in taxation and finance.
· Strong practical experience dealing with the Zambia Revenue Authority.
· Experience handling tax audits, assessments, and statutory compliance.
· Experience with SAP or another ERP system is an advantage.
· Manufacturing or trading industry experience is preferred.
Technical Skills
· In-depth knowledge of Zambian tax legislation and regulations.
· Strong understanding of corporate tax, VAT, PAYE, WHT, customs, and other statutory taxes.
· Tax reconciliation and financial reporting.
· SAP/ERP proficiency.
· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
