Finance / Accounting Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee local and some international tax compliance across direct and indirect taxes, including corporate income tax, VAT, payroll-related taxes and foreign tax obligations (via one or two offshore entities and in countries where contracted without entities)
• Co-ordination of the submission of annual Research and Development tax incentive claims via consultants
• Provide technical guidance on local and international tax legislation, tax treaties, cross-border transactions and the tax implications of proposals or entry into a market, business activities, policy, structure and transactions (practical experience of PE criteria, Double tax agreements, transfer pricing and tax consequences, both direct and indirect, of operating in a foreign jurisdiction)
• Engage with SARS, and assist Finance Manager in engaging foreign tax authorities and external tax advisors on tax queries, reviews, audits and technical matters
• Review tax opinions, assess legislative developments and identify tax risks and opportunities for the company
• Prepare and review annual financial statements, deferred tax calculations and accounting treatment of issues in accordance with IFRS
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including foreign exchange, revenue recognition, project accounting and cross-border arrangements
• Support Finance Manager in the planning and management of external statutory audits, as well as key inputs/deliverables such as preparation of audit packs, schedules and supporting documentation
• Day-to-day assistance to the Finance Manager in managing the Finance Department including supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting, intercompany accounting, verification of salary-related transactions, foreign exchange (FX) and account reconciliations as well as general financial control
• Contribute specialist financial and tax input to budgeting, forecasting, strategic initiatives and business decision-making
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, controls and reporting in the Group

Requirements

• CA(SA) or Financial Graduate with post graduate tax qualification is essential
• 5 or more years of relevant post-articles experience in accounting, taxation and financial management
• Strong practical experience in both South African and international taxation
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, compliance iro direct and indirect taxes, including corporate income tax, VAT and cross-border tax considerations
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, Foreign exchange, deferred tax, etc.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing annual financial statements and working with external auditors
• Ability to research and interpret tax and accounting matters and translate findings into practical business recommendations
• Proficiency in Sage or similar ERP systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills