Data Analyst – Taxation
Data Analyst – Taxation is available at Zambia Sugar PLC in Nakambala, Mazabuka, Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.
Zambia Sugar PLC, an ABF Group sugar company and the leading sugar producer in Zambia, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of Data Analyst – Taxation in the Finance Department, based at Nakambala. Position: Data Analyst – Taxation x1 – Permanent Reports to: Taxation Accountant Key Responsibilities Direct Tax – Ensure tax-related correspondence between the company, Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), Government, tax consultants and other stakeholders is accurate and up to date. – Assist with timely submission of tax returns and payments to ZRA. – Manage correspondence with ZRA on behalf of the company. – Ensure payments made to ZRA relating to supplier garnishments are paid on time, proof of payments lodged with ZRA and filed correctly. – Assist with tax audit requests and ZRA tax agency obligations such as supplier garnishee orders and WHTOT. – Liaise with ZRA offices to obtain supplier payment clearances in time for supplier payments. – Maintain registers of tax payments and tax filings. – Assist with ZRA tax accounts reconciliation to ledger accounts monthly. Indirect Tax – Verify and compile export sales documents for VAT Rule 18 purposes. – Assist with preparation of VAT Rule 18 status reports for management. – Reconcile export sales stock transfers to ZRA customs reports and actual sales. – Review export sales documents and submit them to duty drawback agents for claims processing. – Maintain records of documents submitted for duty drawback outstanding entries. – Assist with import document reviews to support import VAT credits or claims. – Prepare supporting schedules for monthly VAT returns. – Assist with withholding VAT obligations, account statement reconciliations and responses to ZRA queries. Accountabilities – Ensure all tax payments for capture are authorised and proof of payments filed correctly. – Keep tax working paper files and correspondence files up to date. – Respond to stakeholder queries on tax withheld and provide proof where necessary. – Assist with ZRA customs inspections or audits. – Conduct reconciliations and data matching analyses across tax types. – Maintain good record keeping and undertake any other tasks assigned by the Tax Accountants. Customer, Stakeholder, People and Leadership Accountabilities – Maintain sound working relationships within the company and relevant ZRA units. – Assist with non-complex responses to internal and external stakeholder tax queries. – Support an efficient and professional Tax Unit through timely returns/payments and stakeholder engagements. Minimum Requirements – Grade 12 Certificate. – Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA/CIMA/ZICA or equivalent. – Preferably 1 year experience in a tax environment. – Excel proficiency. – Knowledge of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Income Tax Act (ITA). – Excellent analytical skills. – Must be a member of ZICA/ACCA or CIMA. – Certificates must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA). How to Apply Submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport as a single PDF document to: careers@zamsugar.zm Indicate “Application – Data Analyst – Taxation” in the subject line. Closing date: 21st July 2026. Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks. If you do not hear from the company within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
