Senior Tax Officer

The Senior Tax Officer is responsible for overseeing the organization’s tax compliance, reporting, and strategy.

Supreme Ventures Services Limited, A subsidiary of Supreme Ventures Limited is seeking to identify a Senior Tax Officer.

The Senior Tax Officer is responsible for overseeing the organization’s tax compliance, reporting, and strategy. This role requires a deep understanding of tax laws, regulations, and tax planning strategies to ensure the company’s adherence to tax obligations while optimizing tax liabilities. The Senior Tax Officer will collaborate with internal departments and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely tax filings and to minimize risks associated with tax reporting and compliance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Taxation:

• Prepare tax returns, payments, necessary paperwork, and reports.
• Assess and research difficult tax issues to identify solutions.
• Manage􀀃and􀀃maintain􀀃the􀀃company’s􀀃tax􀀃database.
• Determine tax savings and recommend strategies to improve profits.
• Ensure you comply with regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state, and local authorities.
• Offer support and guidance during audits.
• Evaluate tax regulations and suggest policies that diminish tax burden.
• Keep track of industry trends and changes related to taxes.
• Prepare accurate quarterly and annual tax reports.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and analyses as required

Administration (Staff):

• Proactively identify and communicate potential problems and issues to senior management as appropriate.
• Proactively identify alternatives and recommend/implement solutions as appropriate.
•  Perform other duties as assigned by the VP - Reporting

Reporting Requirements

• Weekly

o Bet Tax Returns (Guyana)

o Horse Racing Returns

o Lotteries Returns

o Sports Betting Returns

• Monthly/Annually

o Gaming Authority Reports (Guyana)

o VAT Returns/GCT Returns

o Withholding Tax

o Corporate Income Tax Returns

o Income Tax Computations and filings (ITO2 and ITO7)

o Gaming Returns (VLT/Slot machines)

o Compliance Statements to the Audit and Compliance Committee

o Property Tax payments (requisitions)

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

ACCA LEVEL I or B.Sc. Accounting/Finance from a recognized tertiary institution

At least one to two (1-2) years’ of tax accounting and compliance experience or similar role in a related area within the Finance field

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using SAGE 300, an advantage
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Good negotiation skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required; must be comfortable
• connecting with and communicating with individuals at all levels of an organization. 
• Strong listening and comprehension skills, as well as the ability to develop and clearly articulate a perspective.

We thank all applicants, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.