The successful candidate will manage the Operational Tax, Income Tax and VAT aspects of the Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Eswatini (BLNE) subsidiaries and South Africa and ensure 100% compliance with Revenue Authorities.
They will report directly to the Finance Manager and will be part of a structured Finance team.
We're a fully in-office team. This role is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Income Tax Management
Tax Accounting (quarterly and at year end)
Raise any data errors and assist in correcting errors
Compile tax calculations for reporting purposes
Compile deferred tax calculations for reporting purposes
Prepare tax journals
Arrange provisional tax payments (BLNE+Z)
Review provisional tax payments prepared by the Project Accountant - Tax
Calculate income tax for return purposes
Prepare and submit income tax returns (BLNE+Z)
Arrange income tax payments (BLNE+Z)
Review income tax returns prepared by Project Accountant-Tax
Prepare annual calculations
Arrange invoicing and payments between Companies
Calculate withholding tax payments
Review work done by Project Accountant-Tax
Indirect Tax Management
Obtain data for VAT calculations and assess reasonability
Raise any data errors and assist in correcting errors
Implement controls and reasonability tests
Review the monthly VAT returns for reasonability and accuracy and highlight any discrepancies
Advise business on correct VAT treatment for new products or business streams
Review the current procedures for processing of invoices to highlight areas of potential VAT exposure
Obtain data for Customs calculations and assess reasonability
Raise any data errors and assist in correcting errors
Implement controls and reasonability tests
Review the processes in paying over of import duties
Resolve discrepancies from SARS statements
Maintain the Tax Compliance Register (issued by Pepkor Group Tax)
Obtain Tax Clearance Certificates from all Revenue Authorities and deal with any issues that may arise.
Stakeholder Management
Internal: Build strong relationships with FM's and their teams, ensuring that all required changes (recons, tax, etc) are effected
External: Build strong relationships with Pepkor Group Tax and other Tax Managers in the Group, ensuring alignment
Effectively manage relationships with Revenue Authorities and in-country Consultants
Ensure current relationship with Speciality is maintained and improved
Effectively manage the relationships with in-country 3rd Party suppliers
General Accountant
Accurate verification and authorization of bank and EFT payments in a timely manner
Ad hoc tasks as required by Finance, such as (but not limited to):
Deal with historic queries
Be an important part of projects around sourcing structures, etc and the communication of the Tax risks associated with it.
Any other tasks and projects that the Business is involved in
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Essential:
3 -5 years relevant experience
Tax administration and compliance experience
Advanced level of MS Excel
Understanding of tax legislation
Experience in liaising with regulators on tax matters (e.g. audits/revenue authorities)
Preferred:
Experience in retail and listed environments
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Essential:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Tax
Preferred:
CA(SA) qualification
JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE required:
Excellent knowledge of Corporate and Indirect Tax legislation
Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of financial and management accounts reporting requirements
Knowledge of management accounts up to balance sheet
Knowledge of financial report writing and commentary
Knowledge of diverse business units
SKILLS required:
Sound numerical and analytical skills
Presentation skills
High Levels of Computer literacy – advanced Excel
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Ability to work under pressure
Attention to detail
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