Internal Auditor (Tax Advisor)
The
Company
Hass
Petroleum is a regional oil marketing company with a significant presence in
East Africa and the Great Lakes region.
The Job
We
seek to recruit a qualified and experienced Tax advisor as part of the internal
audit team to assist the audit manager in the planning, execution and
conclusion of operational analysis and tax audits throughout the Group by
providing independent analysis, appraisals, advice, and recommendations
concerning activities reviewed.
Key responsibilities include
Key responsibilities include
Internal
Risk Strategy and Planning
30
% of Time
- Assist the Line
Manager in the design, development and implementation of Internal Audit
Strategy and annual risk-based Audit Plan;
- Provide Internal
Audit Strategic Advice to various Business Units;
- Assist in the
review of business plans to address emerging issues and risks and
recommend appropriate management strategies to the Line Manager;
- Make
recommendations for update of the Internal Audit Manual and
compliance with its provisions;
- Assist in the
appraisal of the group wide internal control and compliance systems and
making recommendations to the Line manager and respective Units for improvement.
Internal
Audits and Technical
Support
70
% of Time
- Handling tax
assignments including audits, investigations, transfer pricing, health
checks and due diligences
- Handling
technical queries and providing opinions on tax, VAT and customs and
excise matters
- Keep abreast of
industry and business specific developments relating to tax and other
regulations and understand how they affect the organization in terms of
compliance and developing technical material;
- Collect and
analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated efforts,
extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and
management policies;
- Examine and
evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to
ensure system reliability and data integrity;
- Assist in the
analysis, and verification of annual reports, financial statements, and
other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to
assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning;
- Undertake
independent objective reviews of Business Units and associated risks
and advise the Line Manager of any exceptions;
- Perform audit
work in accordance with applicable audit standards and provide the
necessary corrective recommendations when deficiencies are discovered;
- Assist in the
monitoring and assessment of quality of internal controls and make
recommendations to the Line Manager for improvements;
- Assist in the
measurement of the degree to which various functions of the Group
adhere to stated managerial policies or requirements;
Desired
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance or related fields from a recognized university
- CPA (K), CA,
ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
- Minimum of three
year experience in a similar position preferably in an audit firm
- Thorough
knowledge of regional tax laws and practice
- Sound
analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
To
Apply:
If
you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the above
criteria, please submit your application and updated CV to
recruit@hasspetroleum.com on or before 31st May 2013.
Due to the volume of responses, we shall only contact the eligible and shortlisted candidates for the position.
Due to the volume of responses, we shall only contact the eligible and shortlisted candidates for the position.