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Job Title:
Senior Tax Accountant
Employer:
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 16 April 2024
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Senior Tax Accountant job at The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), Kampala, Uganda | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) is a state-owned enterprise established in 2015 under the Petroleum Acts of 2013, with the mandate to manage Uganda's commercial interests in the petroleum sector and ensure the resource is exploited sustainably. UNOC's purpose is encapsulated in its statement: "Creating Value for Generations."
The company has garnered recognition for its strategic performance management, notably receiving the Balanced Scorecard Institute’s 2023 Award for Excellence, highlighting its strong leadership and organizational alignment. UNOC fosters a culture of innovation and professionalism, offering employees opportunities for holistic development across strategic, operational, and leadership dimensions. Regularly, the company announces job openings in various departments, with details available on their careers page.
Since its inception, UNOC has evolved by integrating sustainability into its corporate strategy, aligning with at least 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Operating from its headquarters in Kampala, UNOC's vision is to be an innovative and profitable company operating across the petroleum value chain for the benefit of all Ugandans. The company's core values include innovation, integrity, and sustainability.
Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, UNOC is committed to delivering strategic programs that foster long-term relationships with local communities. For more information, visit their official website at https://www.unoc.co.ug/.
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Full-time
Deadline:
16 Apr 2024
Senior Tax Accountant job at The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), Kampala, Uganda
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Providing routine guidance and advice to Procurement, Finance. Contract Engineers and Buyers on tax optimization in contracts and ensure that contracts have standard tax clauses.
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Prepare and file monthly VAT and WHT returns and maintain relevant tax settlement documentation and reconcile the Company Tax Ledger Accounts.
Prepare annual income tax and petroleum revenue returns.
Review Company procedures for tax implications where applicable.
Providing routine guidance and advice to Procurement, Finance.
Contract Engineers and Buyers on tax optimization in contracts and ensure that contracts have standard tax clauses.
Prepare and review tax calculations, estimates and reports accruals.
Review tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections.
Ensure timely and accurate filing of all corporate and personnel income tax returns.
Provide internal tax advisory services and support on business operation matters.
Implement established system or processes for tax risk management.
Coordinate tax audits for the JV partners.
Preparation of regular reports for the management and ensuring the documentation of all taxations.
Routine Liaison with JV partners on issues of tax.
Act as the key point of contact and support all taxation matters in UNOC.
Liaise with tax authorities and other agencies on routine tax matters.
Provide support with various internal audits and special tax related projects.
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Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Tax, Commerce and/or, Economics.
Professional certification in ACCA/CPA.
Master’s degree in Taxation, Business Administration, Accounting & Finance or any related field will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 6 years working experience in Tax practice of which 3 must be at a Senior Officer Level
Prior experience in tax strategy implementation, planning support and project management will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of the Oil & Gas Value Chain is added advantage.
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Accounting and GL reconciliations
Financial Accounting & Controls
Financial Reporting
Expert knowledge of Uganda Tax Regime
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Application of IFRS and any other relevant accounting standards.
Joint Venture Accounting
Expert knowledge of Enterprise Resource Systems (ERPs)
Stakeholder Management
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