VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: ACCOUNTANT - TAXATION

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed individual for the position of Accountant - Taxation to join the versatile Lumwana Commercial Department. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Senior Accountant - Taxation, the Accountant – Taxation will assist in ensuring that Barrick Lumwana group of Companies complies with their tax and commercial obligations and to provide high quality tax and commercial input to the group’s affairs.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Management of Lumwana Mining Company tax obligations including income tax, VAT, mineral royalty, withholding tax, customs duty and excise duty and managing tax risks by ensuring correct amounts of taxes are paid on or before due dates.
• Implementing LMC tax accounting requirements, including ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the LMC tax entries in the statutory accounts and preparing the tax notes in the statutory accounts.
• Liaise with tax advisers and ZRA with regards to any tax matters that are identified and which arise in the course of business.
• Management of supplier relationships to ensure tax consequences are identified and correctly dealt with.
• Management of tax audits and contact person for ZRA credibility and control assessments.
• Ensure that there is cost control by monitoring that only taxes are paid as and when due, review of tax accounts to avoid over and under payments
• Establishing and maintaining Lumwana data room which records and tracks compliance with the group’s obligations to GRZ and other key stakeholders.
• Accountable for completion of all tasks identified in the Management Operating System (MOS) to the specified quality and timelines as assigned to this role.
• Prepare and manage the budget for the function.
• Actively contribute to tax planning and provide tax advice to management.
• Reviewing of material contracts for tax implications.
• Provide regular feedback on all taxation matters to enable effective management of key performance activities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Degree in Accounting or Professional Qualification such as ACCA / CIMA.
• Member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.
• Significant experience (8 years) post graduate experience with preferably 5 years in mining in a senior commercial/ accounting role.
• Sound understanding and experience of the principles and practice in accounting and contracts

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Management of Lumwana Mining Company tax obligations including income tax, VAT, mineral royalty, withholding tax, customs duty and excise duty and managing tax risks by ensuring correct amounts of taxes are paid on or before due dates.
• Implementing LMC tax accounting requirements, including ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the LMC tax entries in the statutory accounts and preparing the tax notes in the statutory accounts.
• Liaise with tax advisers and ZRA with regards to any tax matters that are identified and which arise in the course of business.
• Management of supplier relationships to ensure tax consequences are identified and correctly dealt with.
• Management of tax audits and contact person for ZRA credibility and control assessments.
• Ensure that there is cost control by monitoring that only taxes are paid as and when due, review of tax accounts to avoid over and under payments
• Establishing and maintaining Lumwana data room which records and tracks compliance with the group’s obligations to GRZ and other key stakeholders.
• Accountable for completion of all tasks identified in the Management Operating System (MOS) to the specified quality and timelines as assigned to this role.
• Prepare and manage the budget for the function.
• Actively contribute to tax planning and provide tax advice to management.
• Reviewing of material contracts for tax implications.
• Provide regular feedback on all taxation matters to enable effective management of key performance activities.

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Degree in Accounting or Professional Qualification such as ACCA / CIMA.
• Member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.
• Significant experience (8 years) post graduate experience with preferably 5 years in mining in a senior commercial/ accounting role.
• Sound understanding and experience of the principles and practice in accounting and contracts