UG Tax Specialist SeaOwl Energy Services Uganda

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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the business disciplines, and law.
• Accounting and/or tax professional qualifications and a Masters degree an added advantage.
Experience:
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in tax consulting and/or tax administration and/or tax compliance role in a multinational.
• Team management

Competencies:
• A sense of service/orientation to customers/clients.
• Good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, and ability to work in a team and internationally.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools necessary.