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Senior Accountant at Alistair Group
WHO WE ARE
ALISTAIR Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest growing service companies, providing a variety of self delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark, and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.
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Core Services:
▪ Freight Forwarding
▪ Clearance & Forwarding
▪ Energy Industry Support Services
▪ Equipment Rental
▪ Commodity Trading
▪ Integrated Solutions
Industries:
▪ Mining
▪ Oil & Gas
▪ Agriculture
▪ Construction
▪ Explosives
▪ Renewables
MISSION
To make Africa work better
COMPANY VALUES
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.
ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Primary Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance and Reporting:
Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for the
organization, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and resolve any
tax issues or discrepancies identified.
Manage the company’s tax compliance calendar, ensuring that all tax
deadlines are met. ○ Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and
communicate potential impact to the organization.
Tax Planning:
Assist in the development and implementation of tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax positions.
Provide tax advice to management on business transactions and investment opportunities.
Audit Support:
Coordinate and manage tax audits conducted by governmental authorities.
Prepare necessary documentation and provide support during tax audits.
Resolve any tax issues or discrepancies identified during audits.
Financial Reporting:
Assist in the preparation of tax-related financial statement disclosures.
Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate reporting of tax positions in the financial statements.
Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities for process improvements in tax reporting and compliance.
Implement best practices to enhance the efficiency of tax-related processes.
Communication and Collaboration:
Liaise with external tax advisors and consultants as needed.
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
Secondary Responsibilities
Assisting Head of Finance with other tasks as required and as
appropriate based on experience Prepare Tax returns and payments by
ensuring compliance with local regulations
Direct external audits to ensure compliance and delivery of financial statements
Ensuring that proper controls and policies are in place in the
operations of the unit intending to efficiently manage risks inherent
therein and compliance with BOT, TRA, and any other regulatory and
International Accounting or International Financial Reporting Standards
Keep abreast with developments in International Accounting standards and
other regulatory bodies, identification of opportunities arising from
regulatory authorities’ loopholes (BOT, TRA, & Ministry of Finance
and industry in general), and ensure compliance thereof
Work Environment
Typical office environment with occasional extended hours during peak tax/audit seasons.
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EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred
3-5 years of experience in tax accounting, preferably within a corporate
or public accounting environment – Strong knowledge of federal, state,
and local tax laws and regulations
Proficiency in tax software and accounting software (SAP).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Self-motivation, Attention to Detail & Deadline-Oriented
High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality
How to Apply:
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