Tax Accountant M/F job at Africa Global Logistics (AGL)

Mission Description

A. Output / Sales VAT

• Perform monthly reconciliation of Output VAT between the sales journal and URA EFRIS reports.
• Prepare variance reports for: Invoices in sales journal not in EFRIS, Invoices in EFRIS not in sales journal
• Provide clear explanations for all variances, including exchange differences.
• Follow up on all reconciling items and resolve them before month-end.
• Reconcile approved credit notes by invoice period against the URA portal.

B. Input / Purchases VAT

• Perform monthly reconciliation of Input VAT between the purchase's ledger and URA EFRIS reports.
• Prepare variance reports for: Invoices in purchases ledger not in EFRIS, Invoices in EFRIS not in purchases ledger
• Follow up the Suppliers team to ensure invoices are approved and posted.
• Explain variances, including foreign exchange differences.
• Reconcile credit notes by invoice period against URA.

C. VAT on Fixed asset

• Reconcile and match VAT on fixed asset invoices monthly.
• Follow up with Suppliers team on all reconciling items.
• Clear VAT entries relating to prior periods.

D. VAT on Imported Goods

• Review of tax requisitions for imported goods received from the Airfreight team.
• Prepare and post payment vouchers using the correct VAT accounts.
• Follow up with Treasury to ensure timely payment.
• Confirm invoice of imports in EFRIS after payment.
• Reconcile VAT on imported goods ledger against URA EFRIS reports.

E. Suppliers VAT withheld

• Prepare VAT withheld schedules in URA-required format.
• Reconcile schedules against the accounting system.
• Download URA CSV files, validate data, and upload them onto the URA portal.

F. VAT on imported services (Reverse VAT)

• Reconcile reverse VAT between Output VAT and tax withheld on foreign suppliers.
• Post reverse VAT entries where applicable.
• Raise reverse VAT invoices in EFRIS.

G. Other tax responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliation of: VAT ledger on URA portal vs VAT due ledger, Sales before VAT vs VAT returns
• Prepare monthly reports for outstanding VAT entries with explanations.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Full or part professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CTA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years' hands-on experience in tax accounting and tax advisory.
• Strong understanding of Uganda tax legislation, including Income Tax, VAT, and related taxes.
• Proven experience in preparing financial statements and schedules for tax reporting.
• Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

• Perform monthly reconciliation of Output VAT between the sales journal and URA EFRIS reports.
• Prepare variance reports for: Invoices in sales journal not in EFRIS, Invoices in EFRIS not in sales journal
• Provide clear explanations for all variances, including exchange differences.
• Follow up on all reconciling items and resolve them before month-end.
• Reconcile approved credit notes by invoice period against the URA portal.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of Input VAT between the purchase's ledger and URA EFRIS reports.
• Prepare variance reports for: Invoices in purchases ledger not in EFRIS, Invoices in EFRIS not in purchases ledger
• Follow up the Suppliers team to ensure invoices are approved and posted.
• Explain variances, including foreign exchange differences.
• Reconcile credit notes by invoice period against URA.
• Reconcile and match VAT on fixed asset invoices monthly.
• Follow up with Suppliers team on all reconciling items.
• Clear VAT entries relating to prior periods.
• Review of tax requisitions for imported goods received from the Airfreight team.
• Prepare and post payment vouchers using the correct VAT accounts.
• Follow up with Treasury to ensure timely payment.
• Confirm invoice of imports in EFRIS after payment.
• Reconcile VAT on imported goods ledger against URA EFRIS reports.
• Prepare VAT withheld schedules in URA-required format.
• Reconcile schedules against the accounting system.
• Download URA CSV files, validate data, and upload them onto the URA portal.
• Reconcile reverse VAT between Output VAT and tax withheld on foreign suppliers.
• Post reverse VAT entries where applicable.
• Raise reverse VAT invoices in EFRIS.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of: VAT ledger on URA portal vs VAT due ledger, Sales before VAT vs VAT returns
• Prepare monthly reports for outstanding VAT entries with explanations.

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of Uganda tax legislation, including Income Tax, VAT, and related taxes
• Proven experience in preparing financial statements and schedules for tax reporting
• Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system is an added advantage

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Full or part professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CTA) is an added advantage.