Tax Specialist

SUMMARY:
We require a Tax Specialist (hybrid role) in Sandton area, 90% of your work will be with TAX, to ensure statutory tax compliance and providing tax advice withun the business.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Financial Sciences (required)
2. BCom Honours + relevant tax qualification (e.g. MCom Tax, Advanced VAT Diploma, or H.Dip Tax)
3. Minimum 3 years relevant experience (corporate or audit firm, ideally in financial services)

• Conduct VAT reviews across divisions and group companies, including validation of income and expense account classifications, system coding, documentation, and overall VAT treatment through systems and procedures.
• Reconcile VAT accounts and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
• Collaborate with financial managers to resolve outstanding issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the implementation of corrective measures, including system changes and policy or procedure updates.
• Assist with audits, addressing findings, and contributing to solutions.

• Provide VAT advice and opinions on transactions and business structures, ensuring alignment with regulatory guidelines, for internal divisions and related entities.
• Review and advise on indirect tax matters during new product approval processes.
• Prepare VAT ruling requests for submission to SARS when required.
• Assist with external audits and help resolve any issues that arise.

• Manage a portfolio of VAT returns for group companies using data from financial managers and general ledger reports, including e-filing processes.
• Identify opportunities for more accurate VAT allocations by analyzing system data and variance reports.
• Perform VAT apportionment calculations for various entities within the group.
• Manage SARS verification audits and respond to external auditor requests.

• Deliver training and presentations on tax legislation and updates to relevant business units.
• Contribute innovative tax planning ideas when necessary.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal tax teams and key business stakeholders.
• Review and enhance tax systems, procedures, and policies as needed.