Accountant - Tax Job at Infectious Diseases Institute

Infectious Diseases Institute

Accountant - Tax Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: February 10 2025

Hiring Organization: Infectious Diseases Institute

Job Details:

General Summary
The Tax Accountant will oversee IDI’s tax compliance and reporting obligations, ensuring strict adherence to local tax laws and regulations. The role requires maintaining accurate tax records, managing tax planning strategies, and providing technical guidance on tax matters to internal stakeholders. The Tax Accountant will play a critical role in mitigating tax risks and ensuring the efficient and compliant execution of financial activities across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and file accurate and timely tax returns, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, Stamp duty and income tax, ensuring compliance with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) regulations.
• Monitor updates to tax laws and regulations, ensuring organizational compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of all tax filings, payments, and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Engage with external auditors and tax consultants to ensure alignment with tax regulations and best practices.
• Liaise with URA on tax assessments, audits, and disputes to safeguard IDI’s interests.
• Provide expert advice on the tax implications of organizational decisions, contracts, and funding agreements.
• Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies while ensuring compliance with donor requirements

Academic Qualifications
• Accounting or Finance Related Degree
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tax
• Professional Accounting Qualification

Person Specification
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) should have completed Level 1 atleast.
• Specialized training in tax laws and regulations is an added advantage.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in tax accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ugandan tax laws, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, and income tax.
• Experience in engaging with URA and handling tax audits
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to work independently under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and external stakeholders