Tax Accountant
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | February 25, 2026 |
| Category | Accounting Audit Finance Management |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
Description
Chint Uganda is hiring a Tax Accountant with the following duties and responsibilities;
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual tax computations (VAT, WHT, PAYE, Income Tax, etc.).
- Ensure full compliance with all URA filing and payment deadlines.
- Monitor changes in tax laws and ensure timely implementation.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of tax control accounts (VAT, WHT, PAYE, Income Tax).
- Reconcile balances between Tally, filed tax returns, and URA statements.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain clean and accurate tax ledgers at all times.
- Post monthly VAT apportionments accurately in Tally.
- Record payroll tax deductions and tax payments correctly and on time.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of all tax-related entries.
- Maintain up-to-date tax schedules and supporting documentation.
- Conduct monthly tax health reviews of submitted returns and tax records.
- Identify potential tax exposures and compliance risks.
- Recommend corrective actions and amendments where necessary.
- Provide advisory support to management on tax implications of transactions.
- Maintain complete and well-organised tax files and supporting documentation.
- Prepare responses to URA queries in coordination with the Accounts Manager.
- Ensure all statutory records are audit-ready at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in tax practice, preferably from a reputable tax firm.
- Strong working knowledge of Ugandan tax laws and URA processes.
- Experience handling VAT, WHT, PAYE, and Income Tax compliance.
- Professional certification (accounting or tax) -at least level 2, is an added advantage
Applying Instructions
If you are interested, submit your application, including your resume, cover letter, academic documents with the subject line “Tax Accountant-your name” not later than 7th March 2026 to recruitment@chintuganda.com
