The Cameroon Oil Transportation Company (COTCO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Tax Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The TAXIST works under the supervision of the Financial Director and has the following responsibilities:
1. Provide tax assistance or tax advisory services to all departments of the company as needed
2. Establish relationships and interact with internal clients to provide tax planning and expertise
3. Manage and coordinate tax audits
4. Prepare monthly tax returns, including annual tax return in collaboration with accounting department
5. Identify and mitigate riskstax
compliance process

7. Perform balance sheet account reconciliation
8. Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices
The work location is Douala, with periodic travel to COTCO sites (Dompta, Belabo, Kribi and offshore), depending on operational needs.

PROFILE OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The Candidate must hold a master’s degree in law, taxation or accounting (BAC +5) with proven professional experience in the field of taxation including customs duties, as well as Excellent knowledge of tax compliance and all tax reporting obligations.
He or she must be able to speak English and French, with the ability to communicate in English by telephone and email. Knowledge of the accounting software “SAP Enterprise Accounting System” is an additional advantage.
Required Skills and Qualities:
Ability to communicate and work with others at all organizational levels

Ability to work with limited supervision and be self-directed
Good problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong eye for detail Ability to respect meet deadlines and adapt to changing challenges.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
If you meet the requirements listed for this position and are interested in pursuing a career at COTCO, you will please submit your curriculum vitae (CV) and employment application using one of the following channels:
By email (preferred option) –
Send an email to cotco.hr@etscotco.com
Email title: Application for the position of Tax Specialist
Alternatively, your application can be submitted to COTCO headquarters in a sealed envelope with the following text written on the envelope . :

Application for the position of tax specialist
For the attention of the Human Resources Department of COTCO 164, Rue Toyota, Bonapriso BP 3738, Douala.
All applicants are encouraged to submit their application accompanied by an English and French version of their CV.

Note: the announcement is closed (October 9, 2023) two weeks after its publication date. Only the preselected candidates will be contacted.
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Cameroon Oil Transportation Company (COTCO) is looking for qualified candidates for the position of:
Tax Advisor

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Tax Advisor receives guidance from the Finance Manager hierarchy and has the following responsibilities:
1. Deliver tax assistance or tax advisory services to all of the company’s Business Lines as required
2. Build relationships and interact with internal clients to provide tax planning and expertise
3. Manage and coordinate tax audits
4. Prepare monthly tax returns, including the annual tax return in conjunction with the Accounting Team
5. Identify and mitigate tax risks
6. Manage tax compliance process
7. Perform balance sheet accounts reconciliation
8. Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices
Work location is Douala, with periodic trips to COTCO sites (Dompta, Belabo, Kribi and offshore), depending on operations requirements.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
The Candidate must have a master’s degree in law, taxation, or accounting (BAC +5) with proven work experience in tax advisory field including custom duties, and excellent knowledge of tax compliance and all types of tax returns.
Must be able to speak English and French, with the ability to communicate in English over the phone and via email. Knowledge of SAP Enterprise Accounting System is an added advantage.
Skills and attributes required:
Ability to communicate and work with others at all organizational levels
Ability to work with limited supervision and as a good self-starter
Good problem solving and analytical skills with detail orientation Ability to meet deadlines and to adapt to changing challenges
APPLICATION PROCESS :
If you meet the requirements listed for this position and you are interested in pursuing a career with COTCO, please submit your curriculum vitea (CV) and application for employment using one of the following means: Via Email (preferred option)
–
Send email to cotco.hr@etscotco.com
Email title: Application for the position of Tax Advisor

Alternatively, your application may be dropped at COTCO headquarters in a sealed envelope with the following text written on the envelope:
Application for the position of Tax Advisor
Attn: COTCO Human Resources department 164, Rue Toyota, Bonapriso Po Box 3738, Douala.
All candidates are encouraged to submit their applications together with an English and French version of their CV.
Note: The advertisement closes two weeks from the date of release. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
01-825821m