Senior Tax Compliance Associate

Entity:

Genser Energy Côte d’Ivoire SA (GECS)

Position:

Senior Tax Compliance Associate

Division / Department:

Finance (FIN) / Financial Compliance & Reporting (FC&R)

Location:

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa)

Report Directly to:

Finance Compliance & Reporting (FC&R) Manager

Designation Level:

Functional Head

OBJECTIVE:

The Senior Tax Compliance Associate reports to the Finance Compliance & Reporting (FC&R) Manager and is responsible for the company’s compliance with tax requirements, managing tax-related risk, and enforcing internal controls that safeguard the company’s financial integrity. Key responsibilities include preparing and filing statutory tax returns, reconciling tax accounts, and supporting statutory audits and tax authority requests, in close coordination with the Senior Accounts Associate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tax Planning & Compliance

Prepare and file statutory tax returns within deadline, including VAT (TVA), Corporate Income Tax (IS/BIC), Payroll Taxes (ITS), Withholding Tax, Business License (Contribution des Patentes), and other local taxes

Prepare supporting schedules for the annual fillings for review by the FC&R Manager, in coordination with the Senior Accounts Associate

Prepare tax payment requests and ensure remittances are made through the correct channels ahead of due dates

Maintain a tax filing calendar and proactively flag upcoming deadlines to the FC&R Manager and the Senior Accounts Associate

Monitor changes in tax law and advise the FC&R Manager on their impact to the company's tax position.

Tax Risk Management & Internal Controls

Identify and escalate tax-related risks, including exposure to penalties, interest, or additional taxes

Reconcile all tax accounts (VAT, WHT, CIT, Payroll Taxes...) monthly, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and maintain supporting reconciliation files.

Support the implementation and monitoring of internal control procedures over tax filings and payments

Perform periodic self-reviews of tax positions to identify exposure ahead of statutory or tax authority audits.

Tax Audits & Authority Liaison

Coordinate with the Senior Accounts Associate in preparing responses to tax authority (DGI) information requests, notices, and audit queries

Compile and organize supporting documentation requested during tax audits...