Tax Accountant Officer

Job Description

Sotta Mining Corporation Limited (SMCL) is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Tax Accountant Officer to join its finance team in Tanzania. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing tax compliance, statutory reporting, and tax advisory activities while ensuring the company meets all applicable regulatory and legal requirements. This position supports the Senior Tax & Compliance Advisor and the Head of Tax in maintaining efficient tax processes and minimizing tax-related risks.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to work in a dynamic mining environment, collaborating with finance, legal, operational teams, auditors, and external advisors. The successful candidate will contribute to tax planning, reporting, audit support, process improvement, and compliance initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of Corporate Income Tax returns.
• Prepare and submit Value Added Tax (VAT) returns.
• Manage Withholding Tax compliance and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Transfer Pricing requirements.
• Prepare tax provisions and tax reconciliations.
• Prepare IAS 12 tax reporting requirements.
• Support tax audits and regulatory reviews.
• Assist with tax dispute resolution processes.
• Support government relations on tax matters.
• Manage VAT refund claims and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks through effective monitoring and internal controls.
• Support tax compliance monitoring and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operational teams on statutory reporting requirements.
• Provide tax advisory support across business functions.
• Liaise with external advisors, auditors, and consultants.
• Promote compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Community (HSEC) standards.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in taxation.
• Experience in a Big Four audit firm, mining company, extractive industry, or large corporate environment is preferred.
• CPA(T), ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification (added advantage).
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax reporting.
• Knowledge of corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and transfer pricing.
• Experience with tax audits, dispute resolution, and VAT refund processes.
• Knowledge of tax risk management practices.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates

Submit applications via email to:

Email: [email protected]

Or send applications by post to:

HR Manager
Sotta Mining Corporation Limited
P.O. Box 434
Mwanza, Tanzania

Conclusion

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to build a career within the mining industry while contributing to a multinational organization’s tax compliance and financial governance. Qualified candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit their applications before 06 July 2026.