Job Purpose:

Tax

Centralizes all tax matters. Primarily responsible for timely and accurate Tax declaration and tax integrity within VEB. First line of defense against tax risks. Interacts with COB to solve tax related issues.

Fix Assets

For OIL, LPG and Lubricants, ensured the proper accounting and recording of all fixed assets transactions in accordance with Group standards. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing various periodic analyses and account reconciliations. The candidate will interact with varying levels of Finance and Operations teams as it pertains to fixed assets transactions, capitalization policy, capital expenditure coding and reclassification, WIP follow up and resolution.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Income Tax/ Withholding tax/ Corporate Tax

IT
Solidarity tax
Withholding tax
Follow up on quarterly advances in Corporate Tax
Responsible for follow up and maintenance of access protocol to Tax authorities’ servers
Payroll & HRM Taxes (IUTS, TPA, CNSS) Control

2. Tax accounting

VEB accounts reconciliation
Customs accounts reconciliation
Consultancy accounts reconciliation and related tax disclosure
Updating legal ledgers in collaboration with legal manager
Be alert to legislative changes/updates and adjust accordingly

3. Tax authorities’ interface

Follow up and issuance of tax certificate as required by the businesses
Active participation in year-end /month-end closures

- Fixed Assets Accounting Transactions Controls (Capitalization, transfers, assets sales….):

- Elaborate the monthly FA depreciation calculation, verification & booking.

- Analysis and cleanup of WIP fixed assets by COB, following the current Umoja applicable Procedures

- Contribute to SAP KPI target in own area:

- Assist in planning the recurring fixed assets verification planned, producing evidence report and initiating the necessary adjustment

- Asset Verification

- Support COB when needed (Registers, Cost Account, Accumulated Depreciation, impairment…).

- Follow up CAPEX BU creation by COB for depreciation run:

- FA Integrities follow up and clean up:

- Prepare reports/extracts for monthly analysis of BS accounts with reconciliation in SAP to enhance KPI 2.

- Support Finance Controller: 100% Effective Compliance with properly evidenced control execution

Key Challenges:

Compliance with tax laws, regulatory requirements, and internal accounting policies regarding fixed assets.
Respect for delay
Compliance with standards and procedures relating to health, safety, the environment, and quality.
Attend mandatory HSSE training courses
Report at least one potential incident every month
Contribution to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Requirements

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Hold a master's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Audit
Good experience in tax field 2 to 4 years’
Should have and demonstrate a sufficient level of rigor and maturity to allow easy interaction with Tax authorities.
Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP

Competencies:

Negotiation skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Organizational skills
Stress tolerance
Conflict management skills
Knowledge of Fixed Assets Accounting
Knowledge in fixed assets JDE modules architecture
Proficiency working with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Access.

NB : Interested applicants should apply no later than January 19, 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Vivo Energy Burkina is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing fair and equitable treatment to all applicants, regardless of their beliefs or religion, national, social, or ethnic origin, gender, or physical disability.

Tax & Fixed Assets Accountant