Senior Accountant
2025-05-15T10:23:41+00:00
Alistair Group
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FULL_TIME
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
00000
Tanzania
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Accounting & Finance
2025-05-23T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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WHO WE ARE
ALISTAIR Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark, and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.
Core Services:
▪ Freight Forwarding
▪ Clearance & Forwarding
▪ Energy Industry Support Services
▪ Equipment Rental
▪ Commodity Trading
▪ Integrated Solutions
Industries:
▪ Mining
▪ Oil & Gas
▪ Agriculture
▪ Construction
▪ Explosives
▪ Renewables
MISSION
To make Africa work better
COMPANY VALUES
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.
ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Primary Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance and Reporting:
- Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for the organization, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and resolve any tax issues or discrepancies identified.
- Manage the company’s tax compliance calendar, ensuring that all tax deadlines are met. ○ Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and communicate potential impact to the organization.
Tax Planning:
- Assist in the development and implementation of tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax positions.
- Provide tax advice to management on business transactions and investment opportunities.
Audit Support:
- Coordinate and manage tax audits conducted by governmental authorities.
- Prepare necessary documentation and provide support during tax audits.
- Resolve any tax issues or discrepancies identified during audits.
Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of tax-related financial statement disclosures.
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate reporting of tax positions in the financial statements.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in tax reporting and compliance.
- Implement best practices to enhance the efficiency of tax-related processes.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Liaise with external tax advisors and consultants as needed.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assisting Head of Finance with other tasks as required and as appropriate based on experience Prepare Tax returns and payments by ensuring compliance with local regulations
- Direct external audits to ensure compliance and delivery of financial statements
- Ensuring that proper controls and policies are in place in the operations of the unit intending to efficiently manage risks inherent therein and compliance with BOT, TRA, and any other regulatory and International Accounting or International Financial Reporting Standards
- Keep abreast with developments in International Accounting standards and other regulatory bodies, identification of opportunities arising from regulatory authorities’ loopholes (BOT, TRA, & Ministry of Finance and industry in general), and ensure compliance thereof Work Environment
- Typical office environment with occasional extended hours during peak tax/audit seasons.
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in tax accounting, preferably within a corporate or public accounting environment - Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
- Proficiency in tax software and accounting software (SAP).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivation, Attention to Detail & Deadline-Oriented
- High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality
Primary Responsibilities: Tax Compliance and Reporting: Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for the organization, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and resolve any tax issues or discrepancies identified. Manage the company’s tax compliance calendar, ensuring that all tax deadlines are met. ○ Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and communicate potential impact to the organization. Tax Planning: Assist in the development and implementation of tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax positions. Provide tax advice to management on business transactions and investment opportunities. Audit Support: Coordinate and manage tax audits conducted by governmental authorities. Prepare necessary documentation and provide support during tax audits. Resolve any tax issues or discrepancies identified during audits. Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of tax-related financial statement disclosures. Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate reporting of tax positions in the financial statements. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in tax reporting and compliance. Implement best practices to enhance the efficiency of tax-related processes. Communication and Collaboration: Liaise with external tax advisors and consultants as needed. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment on tax-related matters. Secondary Responsibilities Assisting Head of Finance with other tasks as required and as appropriate based on experience Prepare Tax returns and payments by ensuring compliance with local regulations Direct external audits to ensure compliance and delivery of financial statements Ensuring that proper controls and policies are in place in the operations of the unit intending to efficiently manage risks inherent therein and compliance with BOT, TRA, and any other regulatory and International Accounting or International Financial Reporting Standards Keep abreast with developments in International Accounting standards and other regulatory bodies, identification of opportunities arising from regulatory authorities’ loopholes (BOT, TRA, & Ministry of Finance and industry in general), and ensure compliance thereof Work Environment Typical office environment with occasional extended hours during peak tax/audit seasons.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred 3-5 years of experience in tax accounting, preferably within a corporate or public accounting environment - Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations Proficiency in tax software and accounting software (SAP). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Self-motivation, Attention to Detail & Deadline-Oriented High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality
JOB-6825c0adcf58a
Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Alistair Group
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 23 2025
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
WHO WE ARE
ALISTAIR Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark, and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.
Core Services:
▪ Freight Forwarding
▪ Clearance & Forwarding
▪ Energy Industry Support Services
▪ Equipment Rental
▪ Commodity Trading
▪ Integrated Solutions
Industries:
▪ Mining
▪ Oil & Gas
▪ Agriculture
▪ Construction
▪ Explosives
▪ Renewables
MISSION
To make Africa work better
COMPANY VALUES
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.
ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Primary Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance and Reporting:
- Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for the organization, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and resolve any tax issues or discrepancies identified.
- Manage the company’s tax compliance calendar, ensuring that all tax deadlines are met. ○ Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and communicate potential impact to the organization.
Tax Planning:
- Assist in the development and implementation of tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax positions.
- Provide tax advice to management on business transactions and investment opportunities.
Audit Support:
- Coordinate and manage tax audits conducted by governmental authorities.
- Prepare necessary documentation and provide support during tax audits.
- Resolve any tax issues or discrepancies identified during audits.
Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of tax-related financial statement disclosures.
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate reporting of tax positions in the financial statements.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in tax reporting and compliance.
- Implement best practices to enhance the efficiency of tax-related processes.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Liaise with external tax advisors and consultants as needed.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assisting Head of Finance with other tasks as required and as appropriate based on experience Prepare Tax returns and payments by ensuring compliance with local regulations
- Direct external audits to ensure compliance and delivery of financial statements
- Ensuring that proper controls and policies are in place in the operations of the unit intending to efficiently manage risks inherent therein and compliance with BOT, TRA, and any other regulatory and International Accounting or International Financial Reporting Standards
- Keep abreast with developments in International Accounting standards and other regulatory bodies, identification of opportunities arising from regulatory authorities’ loopholes (BOT, TRA, & Ministry of Finance and industry in general), and ensure compliance thereof Work Environment
- Typical office environment with occasional extended hours during peak tax/audit seasons.
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in tax accounting, preferably within a corporate or public accounting environment - Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
- Proficiency in tax software and accounting software (SAP).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivation, Attention to Detail & Deadline-Oriented
- High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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