Tax Accountant job description

About the job

We are looking for a tax accountant to prepare returns, calculate the taxes due and handle the organization's file with the Tax Department, keeping it within the law and clear of penalties.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare annual and periodic tax returns and file them with the Tax Department on time
• Calculate income tax, stamp duty and other charges due and record them in the accounts
• Calculate income tax on salaries and wages and pay it over on time
• Handle tax inspections, answer the Tax Department's queries and provide the documents it asks for
• Object to incorrect tax assessments and follow the objection through the first-instance and appeal committees to a decision
• Obtain the tax clearance certificates needed for tenders and licence renewals
• Reconcile tax accounts with the books and keep tax files in order
• Advise management on tax and keep up with changes to tax laws and regulations

Working conditions

• Busier as tax filing deadlines approach
• Frequent visits to Tax Department offices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 3 to 6 years of experience in tax accounting

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Libyan tax law
• Tax returns
• Accounting
• Excel
• Accuracy
• Income tax
• Stamp duty
• Tax planning

Preferred

• Experience dealing directly with the Tax Department
• Experience with the taxation of foreign companies and their branches in Libya
• A professional certificate in tax or accounting