Financial Reporting & Tax Supervisor at SBA Communications

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes —the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected.

We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives.

We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.

Financial Wellbeing

• Plan for your future with our Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees), a 401K with a generous company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount.

Mental Wellbeing

• We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service.

Personal Growth & Balance

• Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. We also fuel your ambition with tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program.

If you’re ready to make an impact with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you.

Your Next Career Opportunity – Financial Reporting and Tax Supervisor

The Financial Reporting and Tax Supervisor is responsible for the financial reporting and analysis for the business including monthly finance reports, periodic management reports and Annual Financial Statements, and all tax compliance and reporting, including periodic returns to different statutory organizations.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Extract data for the monthly financial reports and periodic management reports, analyzing revenue, direct costs and other expenditure, comparing to underlying trends / budgets / forecast. through the utilization of multiple tools on a routine and ad-hoc basis.
• Support the external auditors through the provision of reports and data.
• Maintain records for the conversion of ERP (US GAAP) data to Annual Financial Statements (IFRS).
• Manages loans accounting, timely interest payments and reconciliations to ERP.
• Provides guidance on foreign exchange decisions and transactions.
• Identifies optimal solution for excess cash.
• Provide expert advice to all users of banking platform.
• Undertakes monthly VAT and Withholding tax returns, ensuring alignment to ERP.
• Provides monthly income tax data as part of the monthly closing.
• Undertakes monthly reconciliations of VAT, withholding taxes, income tax.
• Coordinates the receipt and distribution of withholding tax certificates to vendors.
• Provides tax data for annual budget and re-forecasts.
• Advises on impacts of changes to any tax regulations.
• Coordinates all tax related activities between the Company and external tax consultants, such as submission of withholding tax certificates received from our customers to the Tanzanian Revenue Authority.
• Prepares income tax computations, including filing of annual tax returns.
• Undertakes deferred tax computations as required.
• Liaises with the corporate tax team on all tax related issues.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc monthly journals ensuring appropriate back-up is saved for future reference.
• Ensure relevant monthly reconciliations are completed.
• Work closely with the rest of the Finance team to implement and support process improvement and develop best practices.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Work with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ a talented and diverse group of high performing team members.
• Provide oversight and direction to team members in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, including overseeing new team member onboarding and providing career development planning and growth opportunities.
• Empower team members to take ownership of their job and goals. Delegate responsibilities as needed and provide routine constructive feedback on performance.
• Create a culture that is consistent with the organization's focus on team member engagement and that aligns with the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Lead team members using a performance management and development focused approach to assist in goal setting, two-way feedback, and performance development planning.
• Lead team members to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.
  

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or in a related field of study;

• and 5-10 years Minimum five years accounting / finance / tax experience with a focus on management and statutory reporting. Experience working with an ERP, preferably MS Dynamics Great Plains. Experience working in a multi-national organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge and intermediate proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
• Sitting up to 90% of the day.
• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office/ Cubicle workspace.
• Moderate noise level.