Demo Consult is a growing tax advisory firm providing compliance, customs, and international tax advisory services to businesses operating locally and across borders. We are seeking a Senior Tax Associate with strong experience in customs and international tax to support complex client engagements and business growth.
Role Overview
The Senior Tax Associate will play a key advisory role, supporting clients on customs, cross-border transactions, and international tax matters while ensuring strong tax compliance and risk management. The role involves hands-on advisory work, client engagement, and mentoring junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advisory support on customs duties, import/export taxes, and trade compliance
- Advise clients on international tax matters, including cross-border transactions, permanent establishment risk, and withholding taxes
- Conduct tax health compliance checks and risk assessments
- Review and prepare tax computations and returns (Corporate tax, VAT, WHT, PAYE)
- Support customs and tax audits, reviews, and objections
- Liaise with tax and customs authorities on behalf of clients
- Prepare advisory reports and practical recommendations
- Guide and mentor junior tax associates
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Professional qualification: CPA, ACCA, CTA, PODITRA or equivalent
- Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in tax advisory, with strong exposure to:
- Customs and trade taxes
- International and cross-border tax matters
- Practical experience dealing with customs authorities and tax authorities
- Strong understanding of corporate tax, VAT, and withholding tax
Key Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Technical & Advisory Skills
- Strong knowledge of customs law, international tax, and trade regulations
- Ability to analyse cross-border transactions and identify tax and duty risks
- Ability to interpret tax legislation and apply it to real business scenarios
- Strong tax research, documentation, and reporting skills
Client & Business Skills
- Ability to explain complex tax issues in clear, practical language
- Strong client relationship management skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to align tax advice with business goals
- High level of professional judgement and ethics
Execution & Team Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple client assignments and deadlines
- Confidence in leading engagements and mentoring junior staff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why Join Demo Consult
- Exposure to high-impact customs and international tax advisory work
- Opportunity to work with growing and cross-border businesses
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities
- Ethical, supportive, and learning-focused work environment
How to Apply
Ready to build a career in strategic tax and cross-border advisory?
Join Demo Consult and help businesses trade and grow with confidence.