Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant
ZamZam Bank S.C.

About the Job
Taking its name from the holy ZamZam water that gave life to the barren land of Makkah, ZamZam Bank is dedicated to promoting sustainable economic development.

As Ethiopia’s first full-fledged interest-free bank, ZamZam Bank is striving to become Africa’s leading Shari’ah-compliant and all-inclusive bank by 2030. We are committed to financial inclusion, economic stability, and providing ethical banking services to individuals and organizations across the country.

We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our mission of building a financially inclusive society, especially for those previously excluded due to religious beliefs or other factors.

Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will oversee and manage tax compliance, tax planning, and strategy for the bank. This role requires strong technical knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws, experience with tax reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, regional, and local tax returns.

• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations through collaboration across departments.

• Serve as a tax advisor on matters related to bank compliance.

• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry trends for proactive planning.

• Support and respond to internal and external tax audits.

• Provide documentation and liaise with internal teams to resolve tax issues.

• Deliver staff training on tax matters.

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, or related fields.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in tax accounting or advisory roles.

• Relevant training in tax and related subjects.

• Strong knowledge of tax regulations and experience in tax return preparation.

• Ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly to non-tax professionals.

Required Skills

• Decision-making and analytical skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Strong communication skills

• High attention to detail

• Solid accounting background

How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements can submit their application letter, updated CV, and credentials in PDF format by clearly stating the position applied for via the link below:

https://rb.gy/3rtgvg

Application Deadline: 10 days from the date of this announcement.

Note:

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.