Senior Tax Advisor

Specific roles: 

• Application and an understanding of taxation principles and the Ugandan tax environment, alongside the objectives of tax compliance, advisory, and their role in the process.
• Draft client tax advisory reports on specifically identified issues on transactions that have happened in the past or are expected to happen in the future.
• Monitor legislative developments and advise clients with respect to the potential impact of proposed legislation or tax administrative changes on their businesses.
• Draft tax opinions and tax alerts depending on the tax changes locally and internationally and follow through and ensure that these changes are communicated to clients.
• Maintain tax records and keep up with all filing deadlines related to taxes for clients.
• Interact with client personnel and demonstrate commitment to continually improve our client’s satisfaction.
• Build and maintain cooperative relationships with client engagement teams, contributing to a work environment that leads to high morale, productivity, and open communication.
• Build and maintain a cordial relationship with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the execution of work.
• Represent clients to resolve tax disputes with the URA or the National Security Fund.
• Support clients in the preparation and review of transfer pricing reports and other international tax issues.     
• Provide support to clients in court regarding tax-related disputes where necessary.
• Support estate planning for clients by advising on the best avenues to pass wealth to their heirs through wills and trusts.

Desired Qualifications, skills, and Attributes

Qualifications & Experiences:

• University degree with a bias in accounting- minimum Upper Second.
• Professional Accounting Certification – Certified Public Accountant (Uganda) or ACCA; at least 3 years experience in a reputable accounting firm.

Competences/Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong planning, research, and writing skills.
• General knowledge of corporate tax compliance
• Good knowledge of the employment laws in Uganda.

• Teamwork and collaboration.
•  Self-drive with a high sense of ambition.

What to expect 

This position will provide the right person with an opportunity to learn from the best and gain top-quality experience. You will have a line performance manager focused on supporting you in your role, coaching you to develop your skills, and assessing your progress. You’ll have a variety of interesting challenges ahead of you, and we help you each step of the way.

*BDO has a strong commitment to diversity. Initiatives such as targeted recruitment, internal mentoring, and diversity networks for career growth are established.

How to apply:

Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position should send as one attachment, their applications with an updated CV with 3 referees and academic certificates/testimonials to [email protected] not later than 22^nd July 2024.