Modec Recruits June Workers 2017

The Tax Accountant performs professional accounting duties and analysis of financial data in support of various accounting functions that may include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Tax.

Job Description

Job Title: Tax Accountant

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate personal income, corporate VAT, and corporate income tax filings are completed
• Maintain up to date Tax dashboard, noting monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines along with necessary deliverables and owners
• Support MGL Financial Controller and MODEC Global Tax Director in statutory corporate tax filings and internal/external audits
• Prepare and liaise with external Accounting firm on monthly/quarterly/annual CIT statutory and parent company filings
• Prepare and file monthly/quarterly/annual personal income tax statutory filings for MODEC Employees, including reviewing/approving monthly payroll for accuracy on deductions.
• Ensure taxes are correctly calculated on supplier and client invoices, consistent with statutory regulations and client contracts
• Prepare and ensure quarterly Corporate Tax Credit Certificates are filed and obtained from statutory authority
• Reviews monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries to ensure accuracy as it relates to tax obligations and estimates. This includes compliance with both statutory, Singapore Reporting Standards, and IFRS/GAAP as needed.
• Creates and maintains dashboard metrics for Tax filings and reporting deadlines, noting responsible parties and deliverables.
• Prepare and file statutory Value Added Tax filings as needed
• Identifies and resolves situations not in compliance with company internal controls and recommends improvements to the accounting process to optimize internal control.
• Assist with the year­end audit and helps prepare requested schedules and answer any queries.
• Assist with annual budgeting in relation to Corporate/Personal Income tax issues
• Research and maintain current on statutory tax issues and laws, ensuring MODEC updates procedures and calculations when necessary to remain in
  compliance with regulatory authorities

Requirements for the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and Business .
• Requires strong technical knowledge of at least one area of tax and general knowledge of several other areas in the accounting field.
• Two to five years relevant experience in one or more areas of accounting/tax/auditing.
• Experience in the preparation and/or review of Ghana personal and corporate income tax, as well as VAT filings
• Computer skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and financial analysis
• Experience working for or with the Ghana Revenue Authority
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and a high level of analytical ability to identify and resolve non­recurring
• Demonstrates some degree of leadership ability, along with the capacity to effectively communicate using good written, verbal, presentation
  and listening
• Shows evidence of good organization and project planning
• Demonstrates ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.

Salary Expectation
Above GHS 2000.00.

How to Apply

Send all CVs to [email protected]

Application deadline is 22nd June, 2017.