Job Title: Tax Law Consultant

`Duties```:
Review the Income and Value Added Tax Act, 2012.

Incorporate new business processes in a Draft Income and Value Added Tax Bill and a Draft Tax Administration Bill.

Ensure compliance with tax laws, including registration of taxpayers, timely filing of tax returns, accurate reporting, and on-time tax payments.

Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced degree in law, Economics, Public Policy, or related field.

Minimum of 20 years’ experience in tax policy, tax laws, and tax administration.

Prior legislative drafting experience.

In-depth knowledge of international tax standards and best practices.

Excellent analytical, communication, and report writing skills.

Familiarity with public and private sector institutional setup.

Proficiency in English.

Previous experience working with revenue authorities or similar organizations.

```Requirements```:
Must-have qualifications for the position Consultant in the Gambia/ West Africa/ Africa/ International Organization Fiscal Management Development Project include:

Advanced Degree: In law, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field is essential for the role.

Experience: A minimum of 20 years of experience in tax policy, tax laws, and tax administration.

Legislative Drafting: Prior experience in legislative drafting is a crucial requirement.

International Tax Standards: In-depth knowledge of international tax standards and best practices is necessary.

Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills are required for effective performance.

Communication Skills: Strong communication and report writing skills are essential.

Familiarity: Must be familiar with the public and private sector institutional setup.

Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is a mandatory qualification.

Education: Law degree (LLB or JD) and may also need a master's degree in tax law or a related field.

Tax law experience: Experience working in tax law, either in a law firm, accounting firm, or in-house legal department.

Professional certification: Professional certification in tax law, such as the Certified Tax Law Specialist (CTLS).

Sector Experience: Previous experience working with revenue authorities or similar organizations is a must.

CONTRACT DURATION:

All activities/deliverables should be completed within five (5) months of signing the contract.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 11 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Tax experience: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ACCA, MBA, CPA, Economist (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Arlington, VA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Arlington, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person