Manager – Tax and Audit job at Africa Global Logistics (AGL)

Mission Description

Tax Planning and Compliance

• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position, taking into account logistics-specific factors such as freight, fuel and international shipping taxes.
• Follow up on various types of Tax queries and respond/object in a timely manner for proper closure.
• Follow up on written objections, outline technical arguments, common practice or precedents, and prevailing provisions of the law, and make recommendations.
• Follow up on various URA requests and provide all requested supporting documents (contracts, agreements, supplier invoices, delivery notes, payrolls, proof of payment, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, tax notices, and other statutory requirements.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation, filing and payment of all applicable taxes, including corporate income tax, VAT, customs duties and payroll taxes, across the jurisdictions in which the company operates.
• Monitor changes in domestic and international tax laws and regulations relevant to the logistics industry, advising senior management on potential impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with external tax advisers or consultants to address complex tax matters, including transfer pricing for cross-border logistics operations.

Financial Oversight and Reporting

• Review tax-related financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with organisational goals.
• Provide management with insights into the tax implications of business decisions, including fleet expansion, entry into new markets and changes in supply chain operations.

Process Improvement and Risk Management

• Design and implement policies and procedures to streamline tax and audit workflows and enhance efficiency within the Finance Department.
• Conduct risk assessments relating to tax compliance and financial reporting, particularly in areas such as customs duties, trade tariffs and fuel tax credits.
• Develop training programmes for staff on tax and audit best practices to strengthen awareness of compliance requirements across the organisation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Procurement and Legal teams to integrate tax and audit considerations into logistics contracts, vendor agreements and international trade activities.
• Advice on tax incentives or credits available to logistics companies, including those relating to green energy initiatives and fleet modernization, and support applications for such benefits.
• Act as a point of contact for resolving tax- or audit-related disputes with regulatory authorities or business partners.

Leadership and Team Management

• Supervise and mentor a team of tax and audit professionals, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Set performance goals for the team, monitor progress and provide regular feedback to ensure alignment with departmental objectives.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA, CMA or an equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Extensive experience (e.g. seven or more years) in tax management and auditing, ideally within the logistics, transportation or supply chain sector.
• Strong knowledge of tax codes, audit standards and financial regulations, with an emphasis on multi-jurisdictional compliance.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in financial systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders and guide cross-departmental initiatives.

• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position, taking into account logistics-specific factors such as freight, fuel and international shipping taxes.
• Follow up on various types of Tax queries and respond/object in a timely manner for proper closure.
• Follow up on written objections, outline technical arguments, common practice or precedents, and prevailing provisions of the law, and make recommendations.
• Follow up on various URA requests and provide all requested supporting documents (contracts, agreements, supplier invoices, delivery notes, payrolls, proof of payment, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, tax notices, and other statutory requirements.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation, filing and payment of all applicable taxes, including corporate income tax, VAT, customs duties and payroll taxes, across the jurisdictions in which the company operates.
• Monitor changes in domestic and international tax laws and regulations relevant to the logistics industry, advising senior management on potential impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with external tax advisers or consultants to address complex tax matters, including transfer pricing for cross-border logistics operations.
• Review tax-related financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with organisational goals.
• Provide management with insights into the tax implications of business decisions, including fleet expansion, entry into new markets and changes in supply chain operations.
• Design and implement policies and procedures to streamline tax and audit workflows and enhance efficiency within the Finance Department.
• Conduct risk assessments relating to tax compliance and financial reporting, particularly in areas such as customs duties, trade tariffs and fuel tax credits.
• Develop training programmes for staff on tax and audit best practices to strengthen awareness of compliance requirements across the organisation.
• Work closely with Operations, Procurement and Legal teams to integrate tax and audit considerations into logistics contracts, vendor agreements and international trade activities.
• Advice on tax incentives or credits available to logistics companies, including those relating to green energy initiatives and fleet modernization, and support applications for such benefits.
• Act as a point of contact for resolving tax- or audit-related disputes with regulatory authorities or business partners.
• Supervise and mentor a team of tax and audit professionals, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Set performance goals for the team, monitor progress and provide regular feedback to ensure alignment with departmental objectives.

• Strong knowledge of tax codes, audit standards and financial regulations, with an emphasis on multi-jurisdictional compliance.
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in financial systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar platforms
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage stakeholders and guide cross-departmental initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• CPA, CMA or an equivalent professional certification is preferred
• Extensive experience (e.g. seven or more years) in tax management and auditing, ideally within the logistics, transportation or supply chain sector