Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)

Tax Accounting and Reporting

• Preparation of monthly, semi-annual and annual corporate and deferred tax computations for KQ subsidiaries.
• Preparation of station accounts to support annual compliance in regional countries.
• Review of annual accounts for the outstations in the region before submission by tax consultants.
• Collaborate with accounting team and auditors to provide tax notes to the financial statements.
• Reconciliation of Tax accounts and analysis of tax risks for necessary provisions to be made.
• Provide key input towards managing Group Transfer Pricing compliance.

  Tax Planning

• Design, advise and implement tax planning measures for optimal tax impact for the Group to maximize profits.

  Tax Savings and Refunds

• Study and interpret tax laws with the view of   Identifying and exploiting tax opportunities in the region so as to generate tax savings for the company.
• Identify, lodge and follow up tax refund claims with tax authorities and fast track the refunds to improve the Company cash flows.
• Identify and lobby for tax law amendments and exemptions with the various Jurisdictions so as to reduce the cost of doing business for the company.
• Review of the existing bilateral agreements and recommending the establishment of Double Tax Agreement to reduce the impact of double taxation.
• Advise on various tax implications on company’s projects/initiatives so as to reduce tax exposures.
• Review, advise and negotiate for favorable tax clauses in the supplier contracts so as to reduce the burden of tax on the company.

Compliance

• Review all tax schedules and tax returns for submission to Tax Authorities.
• Analyze, object and resolve tax assessments/queries from various Revenue Authorities and other statutory bodies so as to vacate/reduce tax assessments.
• Tax health checks for outstations and subsidiaries to ensure tax compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in (Finance/Accounting) option.

Job Requirements

 Qualification (Minimum)  

• Bachelor’s degree in (Finance/Accounting) option
• CPA Finalist.
• 5 years in Tax Related assignments,
• Understanding of international tax principles.
• Experience in Airline related taxation is an added advantage.

Additional Details
Other Skills

• Advanced Excel
• TM1and Knowledge of ERP System
• Communication and Strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Leadership Skills