TAX ACCOUNTANT – TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS @ SSN GROUP
The Tax Accountant for Transportation & Logistics will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This crucial role involves managing all tax-related activities, ensuring strict compliance with Tanzanian tax laws and regulations, and contributing to the company's financial planning. A major focus will be preparing and filing accurate tax returns, handling tax audits and assessments, and identifying strategic tax-saving opportunities specific to logistics operations, such as import duties, fuel levies, and withholding taxes.
Key responsibilities include comprehensive Tax Compliance and Reporting, such as timely filing of corporate income tax returns and accurate calculation and submission of Value Added Tax (VAT) returns, ensuring proper treatment for logistics services (exempt vs. taxable). The role also requires preparing and remitting withholding taxes for various service providers and accurately accounting for fuel levies and road service charges. Additionally, the accountant must maintain detailed tax records, support financial statement preparation with correct tax provisions, and coordinate all tax audits and assessments with regulatory bodies like TRA and TPA.
The successful candidate will also be involved in Tax Planning & Strategy, analyzing the tax implications of major business transactions like fleet investments and cross-border operations. They will advise management on tax-efficient practices and identify available tax credits and incentives under Tanzanian law. Internal collaboration is essential, requiring the accountant to work closely with finance, operations, and procurement teams to ensure tax compliance across logistics contracts, freight billing, and transport services.
Key responsibilities include comprehensive Tax Compliance and Reporting, such as timely filing of corporate income tax returns and accurate calculation and submission of Value Added Tax (VAT) returns, ensuring proper treatment for logistics services (exempt vs. taxable). The role also requires preparing and remitting withholding taxes for various service providers and accurately accounting for fuel levies and road service charges. Additionally, the accountant must maintain detailed tax records, support financial statement preparation with correct tax provisions, and coordinate all tax audits and assessments with regulatory bodies like TRA and TPA.
The successful candidate will also be involved in Tax Planning & Strategy, analyzing the tax implications of major business transactions like fleet investments and cross-border operations. They will advise management on tax-efficient practices and identify available tax credits and incentives under Tanzanian law. Internal collaboration is essential, requiring the accountant to work closely with finance, operations, and procurement teams to ensure tax compliance across logistics contracts, freight billing, and transport services.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
Professional certification (e.g., CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.
Strong understanding of Tanzanian tax laws and TRA processes.
Excellent knowledge of corporate income tax, VAT, withholding taxes and logistics-specific duties.
Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
Proficient use of accounting and tax software.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-moving operations environment.
Experience managing all tax-related activities and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to handle complex tax audits and governmental assessments.