Tax Manager Job at Shepherd Consulting Limited

• Effective and efficient management of the assurance/tax processes with appropriate consideration of audit/tax risk issues and accounting technical matters.
• Lead and manage clients’ fieldwork including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the engagement process.
• Review work prepared by junior personnel for sign off by the Partner.
• Identify areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and possible recommendations, prepare and deliver the written recommendations to be provided to the client.
• Engaging clients and providing a professional and authoritative advice throughout the assignments.
• Lead, manage and organize audit/tax teams as appropriate in such a way that processes, roles & responsibilities are clear and project work is performed efficiently and effectively.
• Deliver a full range of assurance and tax services in compliance with the professional standards, laws, and regulations of the country under which we operate and within project timeframes.
• Provide on-the-job training to junior staff for developing auditing/tax skills and assess their performance from time to time.
• A Tax Manager shall also be involved in various client’s tax dispute resolutions and may represent clients in tax courts
• Build relationships and interact with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting, and expertise.
• Any other task that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements and skills:

• Significant experience in leading, planning, execution, and reporting on audit and tax projects
• Excellent grasp of quality and risk management procedures
• Excellent analytical skills, to ensure results are accurate and able to communicate findings in a precise and simple manner both written and verbal.
• Exceptional client service engagements along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships
• Strong leadership, time, and human capital management and development skills
• Ability to work effectively either as an individual or member of a team and relate effectively with staff at all levels.
• An assurance manager should also have expertise in using Audit Methodology to perform an assurance engagement in compliance with international standards of Auditing (ISA)
• Strong expertise in primary accounting frameworks (IFRS/IPSAS/ TFRS) and in related financial reporting matters
• Compliance with and understanding of professional regulatory requirements
• Proven experience in delivering internal and external audit and assurance engagements

How to Apply

The above positions are available with immediate effect. If you believe that you qualify for any of the above positions and ready to join our winning team, you should then submit your application letter attaching a current curriculum vitae with references, current passport size picture, and copies of relevant certificates including testimonials, if any, in English online through [email protected]

NOTE: Shepherd Consulting Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Shepherd Consulting Ltd

25 Mkadini, Oysterbay

P.O. Box 20751

Dar es Salaam Tanzania.

Application Deadline: 7th April 2022.