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

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