Tax Accountant – Administration Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensuring the company complies with all tax requirements, submissions of returns, payments etc

Conducting research on various changes in Tax Legislation to ensure the company complies with Tax Laws

Tax planning Initiatives to minimize tax liability

Liaising with our clearance agents and routinely assisting with applications for import licenses.

Financial management, such as cash withdrawals, managing the cashbooks and monitoring of the bank account

Organization of financial information e.g. receipts, vouchers etc

Tracks and follows up staff expenses, and maintains petty cash payments and balances.

Filing documents in reference files and electronically

Inventory and procurement, including monitoring of stock and maintaining inventory file

Assists in optimizing internal control systems and financial procedures.

Organise administrative and logistical aspects of activities (i.e. missions, meetings, workshops, hotel and ticket reservations, organising transport, etc.)

Creates and regularly maintain an address file of contacts, customers and employees.

Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or studying towards a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or CIS.

Broad Experience in office management and administration.

Years of experience at similar position will be an advantage, though we are willing to nurture young minds as well.

Prior ZIMRA experience would be an added advantage.

Professional experience in Finance and Administration support is desirable.

Experience in petty cash management.

Experience in inventory management is desirable

A self-starter that is able to perform under pressure is preferred

A strong command of financial and other computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Quickbooks, etc.

English language fluency

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a similar field, or the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting; an MBA is an added advantage

At least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable position in an international development organization

Broad Experience in office management and administration

Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge, additional competences:

Fluency in English, written and oral;

Excellent numerical skills.

Ability to travel and flexibility.

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team

Must be proactive, adaptable and be a team player with the ability to work to tight deadlines

How to Apply