The role involves managing tax planning, reporting and audits, while providing strategic guidance to the ZESCO Group and ensuring compliance with tax laws

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 Certificate with 5 ‘0’ level pass

Vocational and Professional Qualifications

• Professional Chartered Accountant

• Specific tax qualification will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENT

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a reputable organization with hands

on experience on income tax computation

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

(E) PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Developing and implementing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities

• Advising management on tax implications of various activities and

recommending the best options including holding of Tax Workshops to

ensure compliance

• Liaising with Zambia Revenue Authority on company tax commitments and

administration

• Liaising with External Auditors and Ministry of Finance and National

Planning on tax policies affecting the organization and the administration

of Tax.

• Managing tax audits with Zambia Revenue Authority

• Preparing and submission of Provisional Tax Returns

• Timely compute Income Tax on the Financial Statements for reporting

purposes for ZESCO and all subsidiaries

• Submission of monthly VAT and Excise Duty Returns

• Providing necessary input to financial appraisals of major projects

• Analyzing the Trial Balance and accounts to assess likely impacts of

accounting transactions on tax.

• Provide adequate supervision and mentorship to subordinate taxation staff

in the Department

(D) 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 commitment to accuracy

TENURE

START DATE

Friday 22nd August 2025

DEADLINE

Sunday 7th September 2025