Tax and Regulatory Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tax Compliance & Filing

• Prepare and submit accurate and timely tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Corporate Income Tax, etc.) in line with statutory deadlines.

• Reconcile tax accounts and ensure alignment with general ledger balances. • Compute and process tax payments, ensuring no penalties or interest are incurred.

• Maintain up-to-date records of all tax submissions and correspondence with ZIMRA.

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor and ensure compliance with sector-specific regulatory requirements (e.g. POTRAZ, licensing conditions).

• Track changes in tax and regulatory legislation and advise management on implications.

• Prepare and submit regulatory returns and reports within required timeframes.

• Maintain and renew all statutory licences, permits, and registrations.

Advisory & Risk Management

• Advise management and departments on the tax implications of business decisions and transactions.

• Identify tax risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Support tax planning initiatives to optimize the company's tax position within legal frameworks.

Audit & Documentation

• Coordinate tax audits and respond to queries raised by ZIMRA and other regulators.

• Maintain organized documentation to support all tax positions and regulatory filings.

• Liaise with external tax consultants and auditors as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.

• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIS, CTA) or equivalent is an added advantage.

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a tax and/or regulatory compliance role.

• Sound knowledge of Zimbabwean tax laws and regulatory frameworks.