About The Role
- BURN is looking for a Regional Tax
Policy and Advocacy Lead who will be responsible for supporting the
Corporate Affairs team’s execution of tax, duties and compliance projects
in all countries by ensuring that the business complies with relevant laws
and regulations set by governments and that BURN is positioned to
negotiate the most conducive tax and duties environments across all
countries.
- Candidates will demonstrate a combination
of technical knowledge, analytical skills, and interpersonal abilities
regarding regional policies and regulations concerning import and export
duties and local applicable taxes in Africa. Ideally, candidates will have
excellent project management skills, a keen eye for detail, and the
ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- The successful candidate will work
closely with the Director of Corporate Affairs, to create
cross-departmental project management tools and processes that enshrine
the company’s mission, support the policy team initiatives, manage crisis
communication, and ensure that all external communication and activities
are aligned with the organization’s goals and values to operationalize a
conducive tax and duty environment for the company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advocating for favourable tax policies
and regulations that benefit the company’s interests.
- Analysing tax and duty legislation to
negotiate favourable tax and duty frameworks for BURN across all countries
of operations.
- Building relationships with lawmakers to
build rapport leading critical negotiations for tax and duty reviews.
- Lobbying government officials for
favourable legislation.
- Providing strategic guidance on
tax-related matters to BURN leadership.
- They may also collaborate with other
departments to align lobbying efforts with broader corporate objectives.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by
the Director of Corporate Affairs from time to time.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance,
business administration, economics or a related field.
- 5 years of work experience in a similar
role
- Knowledge of Tax Laws and Regulations: A
deep understanding of tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
is essential for interpreting and applying them effectively.
- Attention to Detail: Being meticulous and
detail-oriented is crucial for reviewing financial documents, identifying
discrepancies, and ensuring accuracy in tax filings.
- Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze
financial data, detect patterns, and identify potential issues or
irregularities is important for conducting audits and investigations.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Tax compliance
officers often encounter complex tax issues and challenges. Strong
problem-solving skills enable them to find solutions and address
compliance issues effectively.
- Communication Skills: Effective
communication skills are essential for explaining tax laws and compliance
requirements to taxpayers, as well as for presenting findings and
recommendations to stakeholders.
- Ethical Integrity: Tax compliance
officers must adhere to high ethical standards and maintain integrity in
their work, especially when handling sensitive financial information and
making compliance-related decisions.
- Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport
and maintaining positive relationships with taxpayers, colleagues, and
regulatory stakeholders is important for fostering cooperation and
facilitating compliance efforts.
- Technology Proficiency: Proficiency with
tax software, financial management systems, and data analysis tools is
beneficial for managing and analyzing financial data efficiently.
- Certified Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA)
- Advanced degree in Business
Administration
- Negotiation skills
- Project management skills
- Knowledge of developing and maintaining
relations with external stakeholders
How To Apply