Tax & Accounting Assistant

Tax & Accounting Assistant Employeur : Ivanhoe Mines DRC Lieu : Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo Contrat annoncé : Permanent Fonction : Mining IVANHOE MINES DRC SARL (hereinafter “ IMD SARL ”) is a company operating in the Congolese mining sector, with offices in Lubumbashi (Province of Haut-Katanga) and the City-Province of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (hereinafter the “ DRC ”). IMD SARL is inviting qualified candidates, who are interested in this position. The place of work will be located in Lubumbashi. Play your part in our team succeeding... To provide accurate, timely and well-controlled accounting, petty cash and tax administration support to the Finance function. The role assists with routine accounting processes, tax compliance activities, document management and audit support, while ensuring that transactions are properly supported, recorded and processed in accordance with company procedures and applicable DRC requirements. Disclaimer - this role is not open to any third-party providers and any application received from a third-party will be considered as a direct application. You will have the following: 3-year qualification in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field. 1-3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance administration, tax administration or a similar support role. Experience handling petty cash, reconciliations and supporting documents is preferred. Use of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point to complete assignments Experience in the mining or industrial environment is advantageous. Fluency in French is required. Working knowledge of English is advantageous; Swahili is an additional asset. Diploma or 3-year qualification in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field. You will have advanced skills and knowledge in: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls Basic understanding of DRC tax compliance and administrative procedures. Understanding of petty cash controls, reconciliations and supporting-document requirements. Experience with an ERP/accounting system such as JDE is advantageous. Ability to maintain accurate records and work with confidential information. You will be responsible for: Petty Cash Management Accounting and Finance Support Tax Compliance Support Tax Administration and Audit Support Reporting, Controls and Record Management Stakeholder Support HSEQ, Ethics and Compliance Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: Process: Accounting and Finance Support Assist the Accounting Manager with routine accounting and finance administration. Prepare, verify and organize supporting documents for accounting entries, payments and reconciliations. Assist with account reconciliations and follow up on reconciling items under the supervision of the Accounting Manager. Support the preparation of payment requests, journals, schedules and other finance documentation. Maintain complete and orderly accounting records in both electronic and hard-copy format. Follow up with internal departments to obtain missing invoices, receipts, approvals and other supporting documents. Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities as assigned. Tax Compliance Support Assist the Tax Accountant in gathering accounting information and supporting documentation required for tax calculations and tax returns. Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for taxes under the guidance of the Tax Accountant. Assist in completing tax declaration packages and payment support documents in accordance with the tax calendar. Track tax filing and payment deadlines and escalate upcoming or overdue actions to the Tax Accountant. Maintain evidence of tax declarations, payment confirmations, tax receipts and related correspondence. Assist with the reconciliation of tax accounts to accounting records and follow up on identified differences. When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, drivers license and qualifications. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.