Tax & Compliance Accountant Job in Uganda – Airtel Uganda (Finance Department)

• Prepare VAT, WHT, Excise Duty, and PAYE tax returns
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory tax returns
• Issue Withholding Tax (WHT) certificates for vendors
• Maintain complete tax documentation for audit purposes

• Provide tax advisory services to minimize tax exposure
• Respond to URA tax audit queries and investigations
• Support internal and external auditors with required documentation
• Review supplier payments for tax compliance and accuracy

• Reconcile tax accounts with the general ledger monthly
• Post journal entries (JVs) to resolve tax discrepancies
• Prepare monthly and group tax reports
• Support quarterly and annual statutory audits

• Maintain strong relationships with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
• Liaise with tax consultants, suppliers, and clearing agents
• Support internal departments with tax-related guidance

• Ensure compliance with internal tax policies and regulations
• Monitor tax dashboards and resolve outstanding issues
• Support transfer pricing documentation and reporting
• Participate in Internal Control Framework (ICOFR) reporting

• Maintain and update tax case registers
• Attend court hearings and support legal tax cases
• Ensure proper accounting for tax provisions and disputes

• Support EFRIS invoice processing and system integration
• Assist with Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs) for business operations
• Handle tax residency certificate applications
• Support audits and regulatory documentation requests

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, Law, or related field
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA (preferred or in final stages)

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in tax accounting or tax advisory role
• Experience in statutory tax returns and compliance processes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Good knowledge of URA tax systems and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Business awareness and compliance mindset

• Work with a leading telecommunications company in Uganda
• Gain exposure to large-scale tax operations and compliance systems
• Professional growth in corporate finance and tax advisory
• Opportunity to work with international tax frameworks