Job announcement: Tax Associate

Maersk is looking for Tax Associate

Maersk is brilliant at incubating talent and for the right candidate, the opportunities are endless to grow within the organization with horizontal or vertical moves basis consistently strong performance. This position can be based in Senegal, Ivory Coast and Cameroon.

We offer you an exciting global career at the forefront of world trade. Working with the best people in a global team culture with future growth opportunities in an industry that has a significant impact on the world economy.

We’re proud of our people who define our company’s industry leadership, global team culture and customer-centric focus every day.

Reporting to the Head of Tax, the Tax Associate has the responsibility of supporting the team in execution of tax processes, in accordance with current legislation and within per-established deadlines.

RESPONSABILITIES

Responsible for highly tax technical and complex tax compliance work for all countries in Africa, with special focus on OHADA countries;
Assessment of companies’ internal procedures to identify and mitigate eventual risks and uncertain tax positions;
Involvement in general taxes issues, especially regarding tax compliance matters;
Provide technical support to the Tax Controversy group in relation to the various tax audits and controversy cases;
Collaborate with other functional tax and finance groups to provide an integrated approach to support business needs;
Technical assistance on tax projects on a demand basis.

Who we are looking for

Bachelor's Degree is required
Certification or Master’s in Taxation and Accounting is required
MBA, and/or LL.M with concentration in tax is an advantage
Minimum of 5 years of relevant tax accounting and compliance experience
OHADA training and experience are required
Experience in a corporate environment with global operations, Audit companies (Big Four)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform critical analysis, prioritize and problem solving
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to foster a collaborative, team environment and matrix organizations
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and ability to thrive in a change environment
Results oriented: demonstrate ability to handle multiple projects, effectively prioritize, and execute
Fluent written and spoken English & French

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