SENIOR ASSOCIATE TAX SERVICES
Full time @Grant Thornton Uganda posted 12 minutes ago in Administration Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 28680
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Grant Thornton Uganda is one of the country’s leading professional services firms, providing Audit, Tax, Advisory and Business Process Solutions to a diverse portfolio of private sector, public sector and public interest clients. As a member firm of Grant Thornton International, we are committed to delivering exceptional client service while upholding the highest standards of quality, integrity and professional excellence.
We are looking for a technically strong and commercially minded tax professional who can deliver high-quality tax compliance and advisory work, manage client engagements and contribute to business development and client relationships.
Job Purpose
To deliver timely, accurate and practical tax compliance and consulting services to clients while supporting the development of client relationships and the Tax Services practice.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Manage and review tax compliance assignments, including tax computations, returns and related submissions.
- Handle tax objections for clients with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), ensuring comprehensive follow-up until resolutions are secured.
- Represent clients before the URA in audits, reconciliations, inquiries, and dispute resolution processes.
- Manage client assignments, budgets, timelines and deliverables to agreed quality standards.
- Engage clients on tax planning opportunities while proactively identifying risks and value-creation levers.
- Research and interpret changes in tax legislation and advise clients on their implications.
- Coach and review the work of Associates and support their technical development.
- Contribute to business development, proposals, client presentations and tax knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
- CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification; advanced progress towards completion is preferred.
- 4-5 years’ relevant experience in tax consulting and compliance, preferably within a professional services firm.
- Strong working knowledge of Uganda’s tax laws and regulatory environment.
- Experience managing multiple client assignments and reviewing the work of junior team members.
- Technically strong and commercially minded tax professional.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:
- Strong ownership and accountability for deliverables.
- Financial and analytical skills
- Strong ownership and accountability for deliverables
- Confident communicator with sound professional judgement.
- Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Business development and cross-selling
How to Apply
If you believe you have the experience, leadership capability and passion to make a significant impact, we invite you to submit your application.
Please send your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae to
Submit your application by October 17, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Grant Thornton Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.
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