Tax Analyst
JTI
Job description
Job ID: 108577 Country: Zambia Professional area: Accounting & Finance Contract type: Permanent Professional level: Experienced Location:LUSAKA, ZM
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Title: Tax Analyst
Country: Zambia
Location: Lusaka
Professional area: Finance
Professional Level: Experienced
Tax Analyst – Lusaka
To manage tax inspections and audits, ensure proper filing of all tax documentation by tax type, maintain an inventory of inspection status, reconcile general ledger accounts, coordinate with ZRA to keep tax period inspections up to date, follow up on and resolve inspection issues identified by ZRA, keep the JTI Global Tax Group informed of tax inspection findings as required, serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all tax-related queries, and document all tax queries and correspondence between JTI and ZRA.
Position
As Tax Analyst, you will
1. Monthly Tax Returns
2. Tax inspects and audits
3. Tax legal register and annual review
4. Adherence to all financial related JSOX controls, as required by Group guidelines
5. Tax optimization6. Other tax duties
7. Conduct daily operations with a positive and proactive Health, Safety and Environmental culture in mind by:
8. Monthly GL reconciliations
Requirements
- Bachelor of Accountancy
- ACCA, CIMA, CA Finalist or other relevant professional qualifications.
- Must be a Member of ZICA
- Proven experience in tax preparation, filing, and submission of statutory returns.3 to 5 years working experience in Senior Financial Accounting Role
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Fluent in English.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Functional Skills
- Leadership: Ability to get management buy-in
- Communication: High level communication with functional Heads and HQ management.
- Initiative: Required as often have to work with minimal supervision. Innovation and ability to embrace continuous improvement.
- Decision making: High level decision making
What to Expect
Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including a unique family leave policy. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor.
Applications close on Friday, 23 October 2026.
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Next Steps
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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