• Tax Compliance and Reporting • Ensure timely and accurate preparation, submission, and reconciliation of statutory tax filings, including VAT, corporate income tax, PAYE, and other tax obligations. • Maintain full compliance with Ugandan tax laws and proactively address potential tax risks. • Prepare and manage tax schedules, ensuring alignment with financial reporting and audit standards. • Collaborate with the Finance Controller to ensure tax provisions are accurately recorded in financial statements. • Tax Advisory and Transactional Tax Treatment • Provide expert guidance on tax treatment for business transactions, including contracts, cross-border transactions, and capital expenditures. • Advise on indirect tax implications, ensuring VAT and withholding tax compliance on payments to suppliers, contractors, and international entities. • Evaluate new business initiatives, partnerships, and expansion projects for potential tax risks and benefits. • Work with finance and legal teams to structure tax-efficient transactions in compliance with Ugandan and international tax laws. • Tax Audits and Dispute Resolution • Support the Finance Controller in coordinating tax audits and engagements with tax authorities. • Respond to queries from tax authorities, ensuring timely resolution and mitigation of potential risks. • Maintain detailed records and documentation to support tax filings, audits, and compliance reviews. • Legislative Monitoring and Advisory • Stay updated on evolving Ugandan tax laws and global tax regulatory changes, assessing their implications for business operations. • Provide actionable recommendations to ensure the company’s tax position is in full compliance. • Internal Controls and Process Enhancement • Collaborate with the Finance Controller and Group Tax Manager to develop, implement, and refine tax-related controls and procedures. • Strengthen processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in tax workflows. • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in tax reporting and risk management. • Accounts Payable & Financial Support: • Assist in processing vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with withholding tax regulations. • Reconcile vendor balances and resolve any discrepancies • Review and process staff retirements and expense reports • Review expense reports and transactions for tax deductibility. • Assist Financial Controller with any other accounting duties as may be assigned • Support the finance team with month-end and year-end tax-related reconciliations. • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with the Group Tax Manager to align with d.light’s global tax strategies, including transfer pricing and cross-border tax considerations. • Partner with internal teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of tax compliance within business processes.

• Desired Skills and Experience • Education • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation. • CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification preferred. • Experience: • Minimum 3 years of experience in tax compliance, audit, or regulatory reporting, preferably in a multinational or fast-paced environment. • Proven expertise in Ugandan tax laws, including VAT, corporate tax, and payroll tax requirements. • Experience managing tax audits, resolving disputes, and liaising with tax authorities. • Experience in providing tax advisory for business transactions and operational tax planning is an added advantage. • Technical Skills • Strong proficiency in tax accounting, reporting, and reconciliation processes. • Working knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Excel for data analysis and tax reporting. • Key Competencies • Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of local tax laws, IFRS, and global compliance frameworks. • Tax Advisory Expertise: Ability to analyse business transactions and provide tax guidance. • Attention to Detail: Ensures precision and accuracy in tax filings and financial reporting. • Analytical Acumen: Ability to assess tax scenarios and develop practical solutions. • Proactive Problem-Solving: Anticipates challenges and takes initiative in addressing tax risks and compliance matters. • Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and with external stakeholders to achieve compliance goals. • Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.