AA Group Tax Reporting & Compliance Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client, a Global FMCG giant, currently seeks an AA Group Tax Reporting & Compliance Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for tax reporting and tax compliance, ensuring that tax compliance is achieved across the Group.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Qualified CA (SA), with Post-Graduate Tax qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Corporate Taxation with preference given to International Tax experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of South African Tax matters including withholding taxes and double tax treaties.
• Good knowledge of International Tax, especially within Africa
• Knowledge and experience of tax accounting and reporting at a consolidated level.
• Working knowledge of controlled foreign entities and tax impact of cross border transactions.
• Above average proficiency on the Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Performance Areas:

• Prepare tax computation and tax accounting for all companies within the Group.
• Responsibility for South African tax reporting, direct and indirect tax compliance.
• Prepare computations for SA income tax, Mauritian/offshore income tax, corporate tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Attend to queries raised by the Mauritian/offshore revenue authorities.
• Prepare and submit various direct and indirect tax returns in the Group.
• Analyse cross border tax compliance by the Group to identify and mitigate risk.
• Monitor systems and internal controls impacting on tax-related issues to ensure compliance with tax legislation.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews on a rotational basis and recommend and implement changes where necessary.
• Assist non-SA businesses with their tax authorities’ interactions across Africa with regards to audit queries.
• Ensure accurate and efficient consolidation of group tax numbers across the Group for interim and year end reporting.
• Prepare VAT cash flow, deferred taxation and current taxation computations for profit estimates, budgets and strategic plans.
• Reconcile current and deferred tax on a monthly basis.
• Research and recommend appropriate accounting treatment for various tax incentives granted to the Group.
• Manage tax accrual reviews by Auditors and their queries.
• Review new tax legislation and reporting standards and assist the Head of Taxation with communicating the implications thereof within the Group.
• Compile tax disclosures and prepare supporting workings for statutory reporting in SA.
• Recognise tax risk and opportunities and bring to the attention of the Head of Taxation.
• Advise and educate Group companies on effective methods in implementing commercial projects and plans.
• Attend to subsequent SARS queries, reviews and audits.
• Build a relationship with SARS, taking effective action on enquiry points.

Competencies:

• Sound business and commercial skills with good judgement and decision making abilities.
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills with excellent reporting writing skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent organisational skills and deadline driven.
• Analytical and detail-orientated with continuous improvement mind-set.
• Proactive and self-motivated individual who is able to work collaboratively with various teams and business partners.
• Innovative, intuitive with ability to anticipate, interpret and interpret complex issues impacting on functional area.
• Must be prepared to travel extensively to all Group operations.

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