West Indian Ocean Cable Company ( WIOCC)
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Description
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA or Chartered Accountant)
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a tax role within a multinational organisation or a reputable tax consulting firm
- Sound technical knowledge across key tax areas, including corporate income tax, withholding tax, VAT and transfer pricing
Skills and Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multinational and multicultural environment
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with high attention to detail
Personal Attributes
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Ability to analyse complex issues and make sound, well‑reasoned decisions
- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations and the commercial impact of tax matters
- Collaboration: Consultative approach with the ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Self‑Motivation: Proactive, driven, and takes ownership of responsibilities
- Professionalism: Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and consistently deliver high‑quality work
- Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates the highest standards of confidentiality and professional ethics
- Multitasking: Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively without compromising accuracy
Attributes
- Client focused, relationship builder
- Integrity, honesty with high ethical standards
- Boundless, passionate and flexible
- Personnel excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
- Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
Responsibilities
Tax compliance
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all tax obligations for WIOCC Group entities across multiple jurisdictions, in accordance with the Group tax checklist
- Prepare detailed tax schedules to support the processing of monthly tax obligations
- Reconcile tax liabilities with NetSuite prior to payment processing
- Continuously monitor tax authority portals to ensure all tax filings and payments are up to date
Tax Legislation Monitoring and Advisory
- Proactively monitor changes in tax legislation and regulations in jurisdictions where WIOCC Group operates
- Assess, summarise and communicate the potential impact of new or amended tax legislation on Group operations
Tax Accounting and Reporting
- Prepare accurate current and deferred tax computations for monthly and annual financial reporting
- Maintain and update tax-paid reports covering all WIOCC Group companies
Audit Support
- Support the closure of revenue authority audits, external audits and internal audits
- Liaise with external tax consultants and advisors during audits and reviews
- Respond to queries raised by internal and external auditors and ensure timely resolution
- Assist in identifying potential tax risks arising from audits and recommend effective mitigation measures
Tax Planning and Tax Health Checks
- Review business transactions to identify tax implications and advise on tax‑efficient structuring
- Review contracts and agreements to identify potential tax exposures
- Support the execution of tax health checks across WIOCC Group companies
Transfer Pricing
- Support the Group Tax function in maintaining up‑to‑date transfer pricing documentation
- Monitor developments in local and international transfer pricing regulations
- Review intercompany transactions to ensure compliance with applicable transfer pricing requirements
Other Responsibilities
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Group Tax Manager from time to time
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