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Tax Compliance and Reporting in Uganda

• Ensure tax compliance in Uganda with the Agreed Fiscal Regimes as per the Ugandan HGA and the respective tax laws.

• Assist in managing and monitoring the tax incentive (VAT, Customs, WHT) procedures.

• Responsible for monthly VAT and WHT return filing, ensure timely settlement of tax obligations arising and maintain documentation plus reconciling to WorkDay General Ledger.

• Assist in preparation of annual income tax returns.

• Support HR on PAYE, Local Service Taxes, NSSF. Ensure compliance with respect to other Local Government taxes.

• Support C&P/Logistics on Customs issues to improve company compliance when it necessitates.

• Review Company procedures for tax implications where applicable.

• Provide guidance and advice to C&P Contract Engineers and Buyers on tax impact in contracts, both general and specific.

• Assist in designing and disseminate tax information and guides to company personnel including but not limited to Finance, C&P, HR and miscellaneous budget holders.

• Tax Planning and Advisory

• Assist in reviewing tax implications of all relevant transactions.

• Participate to tax analysis that affect the business.

• Tax Audit and Litigation

• Participate to tax audit.

• Prepare supporting document.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• The pipeline fiscal environment is highly prescribed & does not allowing for much flexibility. This can lead to conflict in interpretation with the tax authorities which is potentially a risk to the shareholders.

• Reports to EACOP Tax Manager Ugandan Branch.

• Works closely with Contracts and Purchasing (C&P), Logistics, Finance and HR.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist in manage and control company’s tax liability and exposure; Ensure company does not lack on internal tax advice especially on routine and operational issues in order to save on cost while being compliant at the same time.