Tax Expert East Africa at Strabag International

About the job
Duties and responsibilities:

1. In charge for all tax matters of STRABAG entities in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania)
2. Responsible for full tax compliance of all regional entities
3. Coordination of tax audits and collaboration with tax consultants
4. Tax dispute management as well as internal advice for resolving according to all legal and compliance requirements in the country and European company
5. Responsible for the correct recognition of tax requirements in the calculation phase for new project tenders
6. Guidance of accounting teams on tax compliant accounting procedures
7. Support or be responsible for annual financial statements and tax return declarations in collaboration with Finance Team
8. Collaborate with the Finance Team in Accountancy, monthly closings, implementation of accounting standards (Local Gaap, IFRS)
9. Opening branches and entities, providing legal expertise on tax-implications of different corporate forms / closing branches and entities
10. Connect with group internal “Central Finance”, “Tax Services”, “Tender Calculation” or “International Legal Department” where necessary
11. Support STRABAG in developing new market entries worldwide by providing assessment of countries tax systems
12. Support or responsibility for non-standard commercial tasks
13. Support and/or collaborate with the Branch Finance Team

Qualifications:

1. Certified and experienced Tax Advisor or Tax Consultant with focus on tax law East Africa
2. Minimum of 5 years practical experience
3. Experience with international tax laws
4. Construction industry specific work experience is of advantage
5. Team play in international environment and open communication is a vital necessity
6. Good command of written and spoken English is compulsory, German as well as other foreign languages are an advantage
7. ability to work independently, decision-making ability, determination, and ability to work under pressure are of advantage