Direct Tax Specialist

Context & Environment

• Market in which the position operates : Tax regulations, tight deadlines and high pressure
• Typology of contacts related to the position : Internal & external
• Stakeholders connected to the position : Tax Authorities, Internal auditors, External Auditors, All internal stakeholders, External consultants, all affiliates
• Contacts related to the position : Level 2: level 1 + The position requires the ability to influence and convince Reflection horizon of the position : Long-term (+ 3 years)
• Time horizon for the position's reflection : Creation of new solutions to problems encountered

Activities

• Know, respect and ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.
• Conduct direct tax compliance reviews and ensure adherence to regional tax regulations.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize financial performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address tax-related inquiries.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the organization.
• Manage and review all direct tax returns and payments accurately and timeously for submissions/payments to tax authorities.
• Manage and review monthly current tax and deferred tax computations, tax journals for accuracy and timeous completion.
• Manage and review timeous and accurate monthly reconciliation of all withholding taxes and direct tax accounts and tax disclosures to the Annual Financial Statements.
• Manage annual update and submission of local file for compliance transfer pricing legal obligations.
• Manage and review the Tax Asset Register to ensure correct treatment of asset purchases, disposals, scrapping and expensing.
• Provide guidance and training to junior team members on direct tax matters.
• Manage internal audits, external audits and revenue audits or investigations with tax authorities.
• Analyze financial data to identify tax-saving opportunities.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification level required for the position : Level 7 = Master's or equivalent level
• Technical skills required for the position : Corporate income tax, transfer pricing, tax accounting
• Behavioral competencies required for the position : Management skills, negotiation skills, influential skills, researching, report writing
• Language skills required for the position : English - Fluent (Speak and Writing)
• Certification required for the position : Registered tax professional
• Specific knowledge required for the position : Corporate income tax
• Level of experience required for the position : A minimum of 6 - 8 years' experience in Corporate Tax (Tax accounting, tax compliance, tax advice and SARS Controversy).

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