Objectives of the Assignment

CSJ requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to provide technical expertise and guidance to assist the FGEs with their tax filing obligations and to enhance their ability to file their own returns.

Scope of Work

The preferred Consultant will deliver the following responsibilities:

• Support FGEs to register to file the correct tax obligation, e.g., VAT, PAYE, etc., if not already registered.
• Train FGEs to understand the statutory compliance requirements, including how to file tax returns.
• Prepare financial statements for the FGEs, including generating the following:
• Trial Balance
• Statement of Comprehensive Income
• Statement of Financial Position
• Cashflow Statement
• Statement of Changes in Equity
• Cash and Cash Equivalents
• Income Tax Computations for the year
• File Tax Returns (both Provisional and Final)

Deliverables

The Consultant will deliver the following in execution of the Scope of Work:

• Provisional and Final returns filled for each FGE with accompanying evidence.
• Copies of Financial Statements as listed above for each FGE.
• Tax Computation from each FGE.
• FGEs trained to understand the compliance requirements – accompanied with attendance list confirmation of the FGE
• Finance Person that they have been trained and are conversant with filing all relevant taxes e.g. VAT, PAYE etc.

Required Competencies

The preferred candidate will exhibit the following competencies:

• Achieve Results: Sets and aligns challenging, achievable objectives in performance of tasks having lasting impact.
• Think Innovatively: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.
• Learn Continuously: Create opportunities to help teams expand horizons, diversify experiences.
• Adapt with Agility: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.
• Act with Determination: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
• Engage and Partner: Politically savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion wider collaboration.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance or a related field and must be a member of CPA.
• At least 7 years of hands-on experience in Audit and Tax especially those relevant to agriculture and rural businesses.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and interpreting financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• In-depth knowledge of tax laws, regulations, compliance requirements and financial reporting.
• Experience in training non-experts, using clear, simple language and practical examples.
• Knowledge of Luo, and one of the languages in Northern Uganda is an added advantage.