About the Role

• Finance is seeking a Senior tax and regulatory specialist to oversee all tax and regulatory compliance matters while implementing tax processes and solutions according to regulatory requirements to ensure that One Acre Fund is compliant. You will report to the Global Senior Finance Manager.

Responsibilities
Tax Compliance

• Review and ensure accurate filing of monthly direct and indirect taxes, as well as any provisional returns through the year


• File the country program’s income tax returns in accordance with the full year audited financials


• Review, monitor and update tax compliance/clearance certificates for program countries


• Prepare the global IRS Form 990 workbook with support from manager

Tax Advisory

• Proactively monitor emerging tax regulation changes and advise the concerned department on best actions to take while supporting implementation of any new tax regulations and systems


• Deliver tax training to the wider finance division and program teams


• Research and respond to enquiries from departments relating to tax regulations


• Provide tax advice and support to other teams that manage other taxes such as HR to ensure full compliance


• Identify compliance risks and advise country programs on how to eliminate/minimize them in instances of new registrations, de-registrations or changes in legal entity registrations


• Engage and coordinate services offered by tax consultants to ensure value for money

Revenue Authorities and Annual Regulatory Audits

• Support the accounting team in putting tax related analysis/reconciliations for the annual audits


• Manage the communication with revenue authorities for tax audit from beginning to end


• Collate supporting documents requested for all audits to ensure that the org can evidence compliance


• Ensure the organization has relevant tax and regulatory agencies contacts and that the existing relationships are cordial

Manage People

• Recruit, hire, develop and retain excellent talent 


• Proactively manage succession planning


• Set and monitor team Key Performance Indicators

Career Growth and Development

• We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• A university degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field


• 4+ years of relevant tax and regulatory compliance experience - knowledge of tax code, compliance and procedures and experience with a variety of tax operations


• Ability to drive process improvements.


• 3+ years corporate tax experience across African countries, especially East Africa    


• Pursuing or completed CPA/ACCA with completion of in-depth tax courses (preferred)


• You have project management and accounting skills


• Excel proficiency (ability to perform complex formulas)


• Familiarity with SAP Business One (or full SAP)