Main Purpose
In-house Tax department – Correctly discharge all tax obligations, ensure full compliance with the tax rules & regulations and manage the indirect tax working capital position in the Africa Region.
Key responsibilities:
Compliance Management:
- Ensure compliance with all applicable indirect tax laws and regulations, including value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales and use tax, excise tax, customs duties, and other indirect taxes.
- Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess their impact on the organization, and implement necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
- Maintain Customs and Excise licenses and permits
- Preparation and provision of training in Indirect Tax areas
Tax Planning and Strategy:
- Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize indirect tax positions, minimize tax liabilities, and identify tax-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tax planning initiatives with business objectives and ensure tax-efficient structures and transactions
Tax Reporting and Filings:
- Prepare and review indirect tax returns, reports, and filings in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensure all required documentation and supporting records are maintained and organized.
- Ensure all monthly, quarterly and annual VAT reconciliations are performed.
- Coordinate with internal accounting and finance teams to obtain necessary data for tax reporting purposes
Tax Audits and Disputes:
- Manage and coordinate tax audits and inquiries by tax authorities.
- Respond to inquiries, provide requested information, and represent the organization in discussions with tax authorities
- Prepare and defend tax positions during audits and resolve any tax disputes or controversies in collaboration with legal and tax advisors
Process Improvement:
- Continuously assess and enhance internal tax processes, systems, and controls to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Formalization of African entities’ Indirect Tax Policies
- Documentation of procedures and mapping of flows o Identify opportunities for automation and technology adoption to streamline tax-related workflows and reporting.
In Addition:
- Maintain relations with Tax and Customs Authorities
- Weekly Management Reporting
- Monitor and assist on all new clearing/ bond processes
Requirements:
- Qualification in Law or Accounting with specific VAT and Customs and Excise Knowledge
- 10 years’ experience in VAT and Customs and Excise
- Experience in the oil industry a major advantage
- Background in Accounting (Big Four), Legal professions and/or Tax Authority experience an advantage
Skills Required
- Qualification in Law or Accounting
- Specific knowledge of VAT, Customs and Excise
- 10 years of experience in VAT and Customs and Excise
- Experience in the oil industry
- Background in Accounting, Big Four, legal professions, or tax authority experience
What We Do
Puma Energy is a leading global downstream energy business, safely providing energy in more than 35 countries, primarily across central America and Sub-Saharan-Africa. Our downstream business segments include fuels, aviation, lubricants, LPG and bitumen. Our purpose is Energising Communities to help drive growth and prosperity by sustainably serving our customers’ needs in high potential countries around the world. What to find out more and be part of our Puma Energy team? Take a look at our latest job posts and get in touch!
