Overview

We are Recruiting!

Our client in Lusaka is looking for a Accounting and Audit Manager to join their team for a job vacancy within the s across audit, accounting, tax, and business advisory Industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Tax Compliance & Advisory

• Manage and oversee the preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, provisional tax, VAT returns, PAYE, and other statutory tax obligations for a diverse client portfolio
• Provide expert tax advisory services including tax planning, structuring, and optimization strategies
• Advise clients on Zambian tax legislation, regulatory changes, and their practical implications
• Research and interpret complex tax issues and provide practical solutions
• Prepare tax computations, provisions, and deferred tax calculations

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned tax clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, quality service delivery
• Understand clients’ business operations and provide proactive tax advice aligned with their commercial objectives
• Conduct client meetings and presentations on tax matters

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all client tax obligations are met within statutory deadlines
• Identify and mitigate potential tax risks for clients
• Liaise with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) on behalf of clients regarding queries, audits, and disputes
• Manage and resolve tax assessments, objections, and appeals
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality control procedures

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior tax staff and assistants
• Review work prepared by team members to ensure accuracy and quality
• Provide technical training and guidance to the tax team
• Participate in performance evaluations and staff development initiatives

Business Development

• Identify opportunities for additional services within existing clients
• Contribute to the preparation of tax proposals and business development activities
• Contribute technical articles and thought leadership content

Technical Excellence

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Zambian tax legislation and ZRA practice
• Stay informed of regional and international tax developments
• Participate in technical tax committees and working groups
• Contribute to the development of internal tax technical resources and methodologies

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• Professional accounting qualification (CA Zambia, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant tax experience, preferably within a professional services firm
• Proven experience in Zambian corporate tax, VAT, PAYE, and withholding tax compliance
• Strong knowledge of the Zambian Income Tax Act and VAT Act
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering client service
• Supervisory or team leadership experience

Preferred

• Tax specialization qualification (CIOT, ATT, or similar) is highly advantageous
• Experience with international tax matters, transfer pricing, or cross-border transactions
• Experience in tax controversy and dispute resolution
• Prior Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm experience

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of Zambian tax legislation and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent tax research and technical writing skills
• Proficiency in tax software and MS Office Suite (advanced Excel)
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Professional Skills

• Strong client service orientation and commercial awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and priorities simultaneously

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and professional ethics
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Manage and oversee the preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, provisional tax, VAT returns, PAYE, and other statutory tax obligations for a diverse client portfolio
• Provide expert tax advisory services including tax planning, structuring, and optimization strategies
• Advise clients on Zambian tax legislation, regulatory changes, and their practical implications
• Research and interpret complex tax issues and provide practical solutions
• Prepare tax computations, provisions, and deferred tax calculations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned tax clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, quality service delivery
• Understand clients’ business operations and provide proactive tax advice aligned with their commercial objectives
• Conduct client meetings and presentations on tax matters
• Ensure all client tax obligations are met within statutory deadlines
• Identify and mitigate potential tax risks for clients
• Liaise with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) on behalf of clients regarding queries, audits, and disputes
• Manage and resolve tax assessments, objections, and appeals
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality control procedures
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior tax staff and assistants
• Review work prepared by team members to ensure accuracy and quality
• Provide technical training and guidance to the tax team
• Participate in performance evaluations and staff development initiatives
• Identify opportunities for additional services within existing clients
• Contribute to the preparation of tax proposals and business development activities
• Contribute technical articles and thought leadership content
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Zambian tax legislation and ZRA practice
• Stay informed of regional and international tax developments
• Participate in technical tax committees and working groups
• Contribute to the development of internal tax technical resources and methodologies

• Expert knowledge of Zambian tax legislation and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent tax research and technical writing skills
• Proficiency in tax software and MS Office Suite (advanced Excel)
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong client service orientation and commercial awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and priorities simultaneously
• High level of integrity and professional ethics
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• Professional accounting qualification (CA Zambia, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant tax experience, preferably within a professional services firm
• Proven experience in Zambian corporate tax, VAT, PAYE, and withholding tax compliance
• Strong knowledge of the Zambian Income Tax Act and VAT Act
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering client service
• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• Tax specialization qualification (CIOT, ATT, or similar) is highly advantageous
• Experience with international tax matters, transfer pricing, or cross-border transactions
• Experience in tax controversy and dispute resolution
• Prior Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm experience