Tax Accountant

About the role

The Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is looking for a Tax Accountant to join its Finance team in Dar es Salaam. The role focuses on managing tax compliance, reporting and accounting activities across corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax and transfer pricing, ensuring the business adheres to all relevant tax legislation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review corporate income tax returns, calculations and supporting schedules.
• Manage indirect tax obligations, including VAT/GST, withholding tax and payroll‑related taxes.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax returns, declarations and statutory reports.
• Perform monthly and annual tax reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate tax accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with tax provisions, deferred tax calculations and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on mining operations.
• Support tax audits, reviews and enquiries from tax authorities.
• Collaborate with finance, commercial, payroll, procurement and operational teams on tax matters.
• Review contracts, invoices and transactions for tax implications.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and related‑party tax matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency while maintaining compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and applicable tax legislation.
• Good understanding of corporate and indirect taxation, preferably in a mining environment.

Required skills

• Tax compliance and reporting
• Tax reconciliation
• Tax provision and deferred tax calculations
• Transfer pricing documentation