Airtel International - Manager - Indirect Tax Accounting

Purpose of the Job :

1) He/She will be responsible for complete Tax accounting of indirect tax and validation across Africa. This will include an accounting review of VAT, WHT across 14 OPCOs. This role will also oversee engagement with ACE/OPCO (FR & Tax) and HQ tax team for process standardization and closure of open issues.

2) Support internal as well as external customers in relation to direct tax accounting and reporting. Reconciliation and review of all monthly tax schedules Resolution of queries raised by internal and statutory auditors. Process Strengthen and close looping with OPCOs for any matter comes during internal reviews

1. Monthly review of VAT & WHT tax returns filed by respective OPCOs

2. Review of accounting as per AG rolled out -

i) Dashboard to be released in case of any gaps found

ii) Constant engagement with OPCO / HQ team - this will mainly focus considering the different laws prevailing at OPCOs

iii) Process improvement

3. Review of all VAT reconciliation for all 14 OPCOs on a monthly basis and all critical ICOFR Controls on Tax

a) Invoice register vs GL vs VAT Return

b) Payment Register vs VAT Return

c) Collection vs VAT Return

d) Sales Register vs VAT Return

4. Monthly Docket on Indirect Tax area - Key action points - arising out of review