Tax advisory consultancy services At ZOA

Objective of the support:

ZOA International would like to procure tax advisory services on an annual retainer basis to support our operations in tax compliance in Uganda.

ZOA is registered as an International NGO in Uganda as a branch of ZOA International. With a staff team of 95, including 2 expatriates, ZOA has need of tax advisory services as per the scope of work below:

To this end ZOA is seeking to hire qualified and suitable Ugandan tax advisory service firm through a competitive process, with a start date of 1st August 2024, allowing for immediate briefing and handover with the current legal advisors (if relevant).

Scope of work

Tax Advice:

  1. Review of ZOA tax structure and advice in relation to its position as an INGO and proposing the most tax efficient/effective model for improved tax compliance.

Monthly Retainer:

  1. Support in preparation and filing of annual tax returns with Uganda Revenue Authority on finalization of accounts at the end of the year as per URA annual returns schedule.
  2. Attendance during tax audit preparation and representation before tax authorities and responding to notices issued in connection with corporate tax returns and other interim/periodic tax audits.
  3. Help in interpreting and intimating of any changes in income tax, Withholding, VAT, if and when required.
  4. Obtaining Tax Compliance Certificate from Uganda Revenue Authority as may be required.

Appeals/ objections:

  1. Preparation and filing of appeal /objection documents with the applicable authorities in the Uganda Revenue Authority.
  2. Advising on the related matters and dealing in tax matters where ever required

Tax Health Checks:

  1. Periodically review accounting records to ascertain the level of compliance and assist the organization in compliance management with the relevant recommendations.

How to apply

ZOA invites application documents to be sent to offersuganda@zoa.ngo by 17th July 2024 at 12 noon.

The applying firm should outline:

  • Specific services to be included within the retainer agreement, including any which are not outlined under “Scope of work” above, but which the firm advises that ZOA includes, based on your knowledge of the nature of ZOA’s work and operations
  • Specific services which are not included within the retainer agreement, which the firm would be able to provide on request, and which would be billed separately
  • Billing rates for the services which are not included under the retainer agreement
  • Personnel, their qualifications and experience, who would be assigned to support the ZOA account
  • Details of other organizations (preferably NGOs) that the firm provides similar advisory services to; ZOA would seek references from organizations named.

ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace.
Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.

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