Vacancy title:
Taxation Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
ZESCO

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, September 7 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose / Description

The Taxation Manager will be responsible for managing tax planning, reporting, and audits, while providing strategic guidance to the ZESCO Group and ensuring full compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate with 5 ‘O’ level passes.
• Professional Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Specific tax qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience and Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a reputable organization.
• Hands-on experience in income tax computation.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
• Advise management on tax implications of various activities and recommend best options, including conducting tax workshops for compliance.
• Liaise with Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) on company tax commitments and administration.Zambian job trends
• Liaise with External Auditors and the Ministry of Finance & National Planning on tax policies affecting the organization.
• Manage tax audits with the ZRA.
• Prepare and submit Provisional Tax Returns.
• Timely compute Income Tax on Financial Statements for ZESCO and all subsidiaries.
• Submit monthly VAT and Excise Duty Returns.
• Provide input to financial appraisals of major projects.
• Analyze the Trial Balance and accounts to assess tax impacts of accounting transactions.
• Supervise and mentor subordinate taxation staff in the Department.

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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