Tax Accountant

Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL) is jointly owned by Nava Bharat Singapore Pte. Limited and ZCCM-IH plc. The Company owns and operates a large-scale coal mine and has also constructed and operates a 300 Mega Watt Coal Fired Power Plant to cater for the growing demand for power in Zambia.

Maamba Collieries is looking for dynamic and young accounts professionals who would like to build a career for themselves in a large and professionally managed company located in Maamba, Sinazongwe District, Southern Province. The position on offer is:-

Tax Accountant (1 position)

The successful candidates will be part of the Accounts and Finance Department, and will be part of the team required to manage the financial and accounting requirements and services of the Company.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance with tax regulations which affect company’s operations.

Filing of Periodic Reports, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual

Filing of Limited Deduction Direction (LDD) and other exemptions

Liaison with ZRA and ZDA

Handling Forwarding Agents for Customs Clearance at Border

Implementation of Smart Invoicing

Preparation of tax journals and reconciliation of tax related ledgers to ensure the accuracy and integrity of ledger transactions.

Attending to and resolving all internal and external tax enquiries and tax audits

Preparing financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable

Entering financial data into appropriate software programs

Assisting the finance department and senior accounting staff members with various tasks, including preparing budgets, records, and statements

Reviewing reports for accuracy and meticulously tracing errors back to their source

Resolving errors in financial reports and correcting faulty reporting methods

Attributes

Good analytical skills

Strong business analytic skills with emphasis on accounting and reporting skills

Goal-oriented and committed to delivering quality outputs.

Good written and verbal communication skills

Integrity

Honesty

Team work

Ability to work effectively and proactively under pressure within limited time constraints

Qualifications and Skills

Expert in Domestic Tax both Direct and Indirect

More than 5 years of post-qualification experience in Taxation

Preferably from Mining/Energy/Manufacturing industry

Experience in Tax or IFRS reporting

Degree in Accountancy/ACCA/CIMA/CA Zambia

Not less than 5 years’ post qualifying experience.

Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).

Method of Application

If you think you meet the above qualifications and experience, kindly apply to the undersigned, enclosing your detailed CV, copies of your certificates and citing 3 traceable references.

The Human Resource & Administration Manager Maamba Collieries Limited

Maamba Mine P O BOX 99 Maamba