MAXAM Ghana Jobs 2018

At MAXAM we work to offer our clients throughout the world a wide range of products and full technical support to respond to their most specific needs.

Since our founding in 1872 by Alfred Nobel, MAXAM has grown by leaps and bounds. We are now a global leading company in civil explosives, defense, nitro chemical and hunting cartridges, with 6.500 employees worldwide, in 45 countries. A lot has changed since Alfred Nobel started the business but some things haven´t changed: our dedication to our people to achieve excellence in what we do.

Job Description

Job Title: Tax Specialist

Reporting to Tax Director, the main objective of the position is to make sure that the West Africa subsidiaries comply with tax requirements according to the legislation of their countries:
Ensure that the support documentation (financial, contracts, registration etc) is the one requested by Law
Review/check the tax returns to be filed (Corporate Income Tax, VAT, withholding taxes etc)
Deal with tax auditors and external tax advisors

Qualifications

Master degree in Business Administration, Economics or Law
5-8 years in Corporate Income Tax, VAT, withholding taxes etc
Experience in a BIG FOUR would be desirable
Accounting knowledge is required
Fluent in English and French
Maxam core competencies:
Understanding our business from a global perspective (Global Leadership);
Become leaders in the market (Market Leadership);
Contributing to our environment through innovation (Shaping the Environment);
Excellent people leadership, in the way every leader should impact others, by influencing in a positive manner and leading successfully teams (Leading Self and others).