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Senior Tax Associate – Customs and International Tax

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.