Tax Compliance Officer

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tax Compliance Officer to join their finance team. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with Zimbabwean tax laws and regulations, manage all tax-related submissions, and maintain productive relationships with regulatory authorities. This role is ideal for a tax professional with hands-on experience dealing with ZIMRA and managing tax compliance for private sector companies.

Job Summary

• Employer: SmartHR
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Finance
• Closing Date: 2026-11-13

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit all statutory tax returns accurately and within prescribed deadlines.
• Manage compliance with all relevant taxes.
• Liaise directly with ZIMRA on tax assessments, audits, investigations, objections, and compliance matters.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise management on their impact.
• Reconcile tax accounts and ensure timely settlement of tax liabilities.
• Conduct internal tax compliance reviews and identify areas of tax risk.
• Support annual financial audits by providing tax-related documentation and schedules.
• Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation.
• Assist in developing and implementing tax compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide tax guidance and training to relevant departments where required.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CIS, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in tax compliance within a private company, audit firm, or tax consultancy environment.
• Proven experience working directly with ZIMRA and handling tax submissions, audits, assessments, and disputes.
• Strong knowledge of Zimbabwean tax legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Sage, Pastel, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.

How to Apply

All interested candidates should send their cvs to jobs@smarthsolutions.co.zw . Due Date: 13/11/26