Mgr, Tax at Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank has a new job vacancy for the position of Mgr, Tax.

Roles and Responsibilities:

To support the Regional tax Manager, West Africa in managing above and below the line taxes to increase the Group earnings.

Strategy
Tax planning

In conjunction with the Regional Tax Manager (RTM), West Africa, update and implement tax strategies to facilitate lowering of effective tax rates
Work with RTM, WA to identify ideas and opportunities (and communicate high value ideas to relevant parties for implementation)
Organising / participation in brainstorming sessions and leveraging off local advisors and other contacts (e.g. networking with local banks)

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Business

Tax Reporting and Forecasting
Preparation of workings for Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited’s corporation tax reports for the purposes of the financial pack.
Ensure correct reporting in the tax packs
Provide assistance in preparation of forecasts of the Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited’s tax liabilities in line with the ETR management programme and monitor progress towards achieving the forecast ETR.
Prepare reports to the Financial Controller and Regional Tax Manager, West Africa on a timely basis on the various tax provision and tax charge.
Assistance in preparation of UK Controlled Foreign Company legislation.
Processes (Processes for which the role is responsible under the Operational Risk Framework as 1st & 2nd line; for executing / completing, and for supervising)
Tax Internal Controls
Review of all corporate tax returns prior to submission
Support in the monitoring of rolling programme of Health Check Audits and reviews across the region, and implementation of resulting recommendations

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Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA, CITG or equivalent)
Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience at a major firm of chartered accountants and/ or an international group, preferably with a banking or financial sector bias
Knowledge of Ghana tax laws and practice. Knowledge of West African countries and/or UK tax law would be an advantage.
Good research and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a ready appreciation of business issues
Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
Enthusiastic and self-motivated, capable of working without close supervision
Proficiency in basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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