Tax Manager

JOB DETAILS: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To manage and oversee the BUBL’s tax compliance, planning, and reporting functions in accordance with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) regulations and other statutory requirements. The Tax and Payments Manager shall ensure full compliance with tax laws, minimize tax risks, and optimize BUBL’s tax position while maintaining transparency and integrity in all tax-related matters. MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure timely and accurate computation, filing, and payment of all statutory taxes, including PAYE (Pay As You Earn), Corporation Tax/Provisional Tax, Withholding Tax (WHT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Stamp Duty, Excise Duty (where applicable) etc in line with URA’s online tax portal (eTax/eFiling) system. Maintain up-to-date tax records and ensure compliance with Bank of Uganda (BoU), URA, and Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) regulatory standards. Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports to management and regulators after thorough reconciliations. Provide tax planning and advisory services to management to optimise the BUBL’s tax efficiency and compliance. Review new financial products, contracts, and transactions to assess tax implications and ensure compliance to mitigate tax risks. Advise management on changes in Ugandan tax laws, regulations, and URA rulings, and their impact on the business. Liaise with URA during tax audits, queries, and investigations. Prepare responses and documentation for tax assessments or disputes and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and tax consultants. Review tax computations, provisions and deferred tax calculations in line with IFRS and IAS 12 and ensure correct posting of tax entries in the general ledger.