Senior Associate, Tax at SC Johnson

Overview

• We are seeking a skilled and motivated Tax Senior Analyst to provide comprehensive tax assistance and support for managing the tax matters of key countries within the cluster i.e. Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. Reporting to the Tax Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing local tax compliance, identifying tax issues, managing transfer pricing, customs, international tax, and tax audits. Additionally, this role involves supporting various internal stakeholders, including the holding company, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and other departments, to ensure seamless tax management across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance: Ensure all tax reporting obligations (income tax, VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, etc.) across the cluster are met, with timely preparation and submission of tax returns in compliance with deadlines set by local tax legislation or authorities.
• Tax Audits: Support ongoing tax audits and disputes, as well as manage communication with local tax authorities.
• Transfer Pricing Documentation: Assist in preparing transfer pricing documentation for the African cluster, with support from external tax advisors.
• Tax Planning: Provide advice on direct and indirect tax issues, international tax, transfer pricing, and foreign exchange matters, assessing risks and their impact on the local subsidiary's effective tax rate.
• Legislative Updates: Monitor and analyze changes in country-specific tax legislation, regulations, and court decisions, and advise stakeholders on the implications for the business.
• Tax Expense & U.S. GAAP Income Tax Accounting: Assist in calculating local subsidiaries' tax expenses and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP income tax reporting requirements.
• Additional Responsibilities: Contribute to the budgeting process, manage country-by-country reporting, coordinate with head office on tax matters, provide tax training to internal teams, and address any other tax-related duties as assigned.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Education: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. An advanced tax degree or professional tax qualification (e.g., honors, Masters, CA, CTA) is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of tax experience, preferably in a public accounting firm or a large multinational corporation.

Skills:

• Full proficiency in English.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Familiarity with SAP, BPC, and other productivity tools is an advantage.

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Adaptability and eagerness to continuously learn and stay updated with the latest tax developments.
• Ethical decision-making and a commitment to upholding integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to process improvement.