Job Description

Our client, The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a major midstream development spanning Uganda and Tanzania. It includes the construction and operation of a nearshore Marine Tanks and Terminals (MTT) facility in Tanzania. Once completed, the EACOP Company will operate a 1,443 km electrically heated crude oil export pipeline, transporting crude oil from Kabaale–Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for export to international markets.

The tax specialist will work closely with Contracts and Purchasing (C&P), Legal and HR internally. Externally, works closely with Tanzania Revenue Authorities. Reports to EACOP Tax Manager. The pipeline fiscal environment is highly prescribed not allowing for much flexibility. This can lead to conflict in interpretation with the tax authorities, which is potentially a risk to the shareholders.

Principle Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance and Reporting in Tanzania

• Ensure tax compliance in Tanzania with the Agreed Fiscal Regimes as per the Tanzania HGA and the respective tax laws.
• Assist in managing and monitoring the tax incentive (VAT, Customs, WHT) procedures
• Responsible for monthly VAT and WHT return filing, ensure timely settlement of tax obligations arising and maintain documentation plus reconciling to WorkDay General Ledger.
• Assist in preparation of annual income tax returns
• Support HR on PAYE, Local Service Taxes, NSSF. Ensure compliance with respect to other Local Government taxes.
• Support C&P/Logistics on Customs issues to improve company compliance when it is necessary.
• Review Company procedures for tax implications where applicable.
• Provide guidance and advice to C&P Contract Engineers and Buyers on tax impact in contracts, both general and specifically.
• Assist in designing and disseminating tax information and guides to company personnel including but not limited to Finance,
• C&P, HR and miscellaneous budget holders.
• Perform tax Activity and Entity Level Controls
• Transfer Pricing - Ensure accurate compliance with all Transfer Pricing requirements for Tanzania

2. Tax Planning and Advisory

• Liaise with Government authorities, especially TRA, on issues affecting EACOP including reviewing communication with Government on developments in the industry.
• Assist in reviewing tax implications of all relevant transactions
• Participating in and liaising with Upstream Joint Venture tax workgroup on cross cutting issues affecting the industry
• Analyze tax changes that affect the business and their impact. This involves researching, analyzing and interpreting changing tax legislation. Communicate significant changes.

3. Audit and Litigation

• Coordinate tax audit by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA), interface between auditors and company personnel
• Follow up on litigation matters arising out of disputes of audit findings. Liaise with Legal department on the litigation matters

Accountability

• Ensure compliance with Tanzanian rules, regulations, shareholder and governmental agreements, and standards relevant to project activities and project implementation in compliance with requirements in construction deliverables and site activities.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory frame in pipeline construction related activities.
• Supporting and coordinating EACOP project teams processes.
• Assist in managing and controlling company’s tax liability and exposure; Ensure company does not lack internal tax advice especially on routine and operational issues in order to save on cost while being compliant at the same time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any business disciplines, and law.
• Accounting and/or tax professional qualifications and a master’s degree an added advantage.
• Minimum 7-8 years’ experience in tax consulting and/or tax administration and/or tax compliance role in a multinational. Team management
• A sense of service/orientation to customers/clients.
• Good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, and ability to work in a team and internationally.
• Ability to explain complex issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools necessary.

Benefits

If you believe you possess and can clearly demonstrate your ability in the required relevant criteria for this role, please submit your application, including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, your curriculum vitae, details of your current position, current remuneration, as well as email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees who can speak of your competence, character, and integrity

For the full details on this position and how to apply, kindly log onto our e-recruitment platform via https://deloitte-eastafrica.workable.com/

All applications MUST be submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be considered, and your application must be received by no later than 3rd August 2026 and addressed to:

The Director,

Executive Selection Division

Deloitte Consulting Limited

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