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Tax Specialist

Company: Not Specified (Apply via Ethiojobs)

Required Number: 2 (Two)

Location Type: Office-based

Career Level: Mid-Level (3–5 years / Minimum 2 years required)

Employment Type: Full-time

Deadline: July 18, 2026

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Position Overview

The Tax Specialist is responsible for ensuring full compliance with local and international tax regulations. The role provides dedicated tax support to internal departments and helps maintain accurate and timely tax reporting to mitigate risk and optimize financial health.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and submit tax returns and statutory reports, including Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and other required tax filings in accordance with applicable regulations.

• Ensure all tax compliance and reporting workflows are executed accurately and on time.

2. Tax Planning & Advisory

• Support tax planning and tax optimization initiatives across the organization.

• Review business transactions and provide proactive tax guidance to internal stakeholders.

• Assess and document the potential tax impact of new business activities, partnerships, and corporate contracts.

3. Audit Support & Risk Management

• Coordinate and support internal/external tax audits and respond to tax authority inquiries.

• Prepare required supporting documents, ledger reconciliations, and formal explanations for auditors.

• Identify operational tax risks and recommend corrective actions to reduce compliance exposure.

• Support the implementation of robust internal tax controls.

4. Regulatory Monitoring

• Continuously monitor updates in Ethiopian tax laws and evaluate their potential impact on the business.

• Assist management in the seamless implementation of regulatory changes.

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Qualifications & Requirements

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a directly related business field.

• (Note: Candidates with degrees in unrelated fields are strictly requested to refrain from applying.)

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in tax compliance, accounting, or finance (preferably within a corporate, multinational environment).

• Preferred Background: Experience supporting tax audits, responding to tax authority requests, and exposure to transfer pricing or international tax matters is a strong advantage. Experience with process improvement in tax reporting is highly valued.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Taxation Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws and regulations, including corporate tax, VAT, and WHT compliance requirements.

• Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis. Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and filing.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• High level of professional integrity and absolute data confidentiality.

• Strong collaborative spirit with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional departments.

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How to Apply

All interested and qualified candidates who meet the required educational and professional criteria are invited to submit their applications digitally:

• Application Link: Apply via Ethiojobs

• Application Instruction: Applicants must clearly specify the position (“Tax Specialist”) they are applying for during the submission process.

⚠️ Notice: If you do not meet the required educational and professional qualifications, or if your degree is in an unrelated field, we kindly ask that you refrain from submitting an application.

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