Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Tax

About the role

The Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Tax will own tax compliance, planning and accounting for Telecel Ghana and its subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to Ghanaian tax law and optimizing the corporate tax position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead internal and external audits and sign‑off statutory financial statements for the group.
• Prepare, review and submit all local tax returns (CIT, VAT, WHT, CST) on time.
• Manage tax audits with the Ghana Revenue Authority, resolve queries and minimise exposure.
• Develop and execute tax planning initiatives and maintain transfer‑pricing documentation.
• Produce monthly/quarterly tax provisions, deferred tax calculations and cash‑flow forecasts.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Active professional tax certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAG or CITG).
• 6–8 years post‑qualification tax experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in the telecommunications sector or with Big‑4 firms serving telecom clients.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of Ghanaian tax legislation (CIT, VAT, CST, WHT).
• Strong expertise in statutory reporting, financial controls and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in transfer‑pricing documentation and compliance.
• Advanced analytical ability to interpret complex tax provisions.