Background

HR World Limited, on behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Tax Manager responsible for leading all tax-related matters, ensuring full compliance with Tanzanian tax laws, Group tax policies, and international best practices. The role provides strategic tax advice, manages tax risks, oversees tax audits, and supports business growth through effective tax planning and governance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of all statutory tax returns including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Taxes, SDL, PAYE, and any other applicable local taxes.
• Ensure compliance with Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) requirements and updates in tax legislation.
• Oversee tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and tax disclosures in accordance with IFRS and Group policies.
• Provide proactive tax advisory support to management and business units on transactions, contracts, and new business initiatives.
• Identify tax planning opportunities while ensuring compliance with local laws and ethical standards.
• Support transfer pricing compliance, documentation, and intercompany transactions in line with OECD guidelines and Group policies.
• Lead and manage all TRA tax audits, investigations, and assessments.
• Prepare responses to tax queries, objections, and appeals.
• Liaise with external tax consultants and legal advisors when required.
• Minimize tax exposure and penalties through effective risk management.
• Ensure compliance with the Mining Act, Cap 123 and Mining (Local Content) Regulations, 2018 (as amended).
• Monitor implementation of the approved Local Content Plan (LCP).
• Interpret local content laws and advise internal departments on compliance obligations.
• Ensure contractors and subcontractors comply with local content requirements.
• Identify non-compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Compile supporting evidence for local content reporting.
• Maintain accurate and auditable local content documentation and conduct internal compliance audits.
• Track corrective action plans arising from inspections.
• Ensure strong tax governance frameworks and internal controls are in place.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks.
• Act as the main point of contact with TRA and other regulatory authorities on tax matters.
• Coordinate with Regional and Group Tax teams on reporting, policies, and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Taxation, Finance, or Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive tax experience, preferably within, Multinational organizations, Professional services (Big 4 or reputable tax advisory firms)
• Strong hands-on experience with Tanzanian tax laws and TRA engagements.
• Experience in transfer pricing and cross-border taxation is highly desirable.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of all statutory tax returns including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Taxes, SDL, PAYE, and any other applicable local taxes.
• Ensure compliance with Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) requirements and updates in tax legislation.
• Oversee tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and tax disclosures in accordance with IFRS and Group policies.
• Provide proactive tax advisory support to management and business units on transactions, contracts, and new business initiatives.
• Identify tax planning opportunities while ensuring compliance with local laws and ethical standards.
• Support transfer pricing compliance, documentation, and intercompany transactions in line with OECD guidelines and Group policies.
• Lead and manage all TRA tax audits, investigations, and assessments.
• Prepare responses to tax queries, objections, and appeals.
• Liaise with external tax consultants and legal advisors when required.
• Minimize tax exposure and penalties through effective risk management.
• Ensure compliance with the Mining Act, Cap 123 and Mining (Local Content) Regulations, 2018 (as amended).
• Monitor implementation of the approved Local Content Plan (LCP).
• Interpret local content laws and advise internal departments on compliance obligations.
• Ensure contractors and subcontractors comply with local content requirements.
• Identify non-compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Compile supporting evidence for local content reporting.
• Maintain accurate and auditable local content documentation and conduct internal compliance audits.
• Track corrective action plans arising from inspections.
• Ensure strong tax governance frameworks and internal controls are in place.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks.
• Act as the main point of contact with TRA and other regulatory authorities on tax matters.
• Coordinate with Regional and Group Tax teams on reporting, policies, and initiatives.

• Strong hands-on experience with Tanzanian tax laws and TRA engagements.
• Experience in transfer pricing and cross-border taxation is highly desirable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Taxation, Finance, or Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive tax experience, preferably within, Multinational organizations, Professional services (Big 4 or reputable tax advisory firms)
• Strong hands-on experience with Tanzanian tax laws and TRA engagements.
• Experience in transfer pricing and cross-border taxation is highly desirable.