Tax Accountant

Position Description

Job Title:     Tax Accountant 

Department:   Finance 

Reports To:  Tax  Manager  

Duty Station:   Dar es Salaam

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Tax Accountant to join and grow our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing tax compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and tax-related accounting activities , including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and transfer pricing obligations, while ensuring the business remains compliant with applicable tax legislation. Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity

• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach

• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose

• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy

• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable

• Committing to Zero Harm

• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review corporate income tax returns, tax calculations, and supporting schedules.
• Manage indirect tax obligations, including VAT/GST, withholding tax, payroll-related taxes, and other applicable taxes.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax returns, declarations, and statutory reports.
• Perform monthly and annual tax reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate tax accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and tax balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their potential impact on mining operations.
• Support tax audits, reviews, and enquiries from tax authorities.
• Work closely with finance, commercial, payroll, procurement, and operational teams on tax-related matters.
• Review contracts, invoices, transactions, and business activities for tax implications.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and related-party tax matters where applicable.
• Support tax planning and identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency while maintaining compliance.
• Assist with mineral royalties, resource taxes, withholding taxes, and other mining-specific fiscal obligations.
• Prepare tax reports and analysis for management.
• Maintain appropriate tax risk and compliance controls.
• Support internal and external audits and provide relevant tax schedules and documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation, and strengthening of tax reporting procedures.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• CPA(T), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and applicable tax legislation.
• Good understanding of corporate and indirect taxation.
• Knowledge of mining-sector taxation, royalties, and resource-related fiscal regimes is highly desirable.
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Experience and Skills Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in tax accounting, tax compliance, or financial accounting with significant tax responsibilities.
• Previous experience in the mining sector, oil & gas, or other extractive industries is strongly preferred 
•  Experience with tax reconciliations, tax provisions, deferred tax, and statutory reporting.
• Experience dealing with tax authorities and supporting tax audits.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
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What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits

• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues

• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

   

How to apply: 

• Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s/Resumes online. 

Please forward applications before: 17 September 2026

Zero Tolerance for Corruption: Barrick has a strict zero-tolerance approach to bribery, fraud, and corruption. Any attempt by a candidate to influence the recruitment process through bribery, illegal inducements, or offering gifts/favors to staff will result in the immediate disqualification of their application and may lead to legal action.

We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.