Group Tax and Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Sapientis

Job Ref:

GTM_Q_GP

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable depending on experience

SUMMARY:
Lead all Group tax matters including corporate tax, international tax, VAT, withholding tax, including structuring, compliance and risk mitigation. The role requires an analytical, business-minded Tax Expert and Strategist to manage the tax affairs and the accounting implications of both direct and indirect taxes of the Group

POSITION INFO:

Group Tax & Finance Manager – Fixed Term Contract

A leading global institution seeks a skilled, dynamic and commercially astute individual to join their team on an interim basis. You will lead all Group tax matters including corporate tax, international tax, VAT, withholding tax, including structuring, compliance and risk mitigation

The role requires an analytical, business-minded Tax Expert and Strategist to manage the tax affairs and the accounting implications of both direct and indirect taxes of the Group and its Divisions. This exciting opportunity is an end to end function from compliance to advising and remediating all tax issues, providing proactive solutions and maintaining and updating procedures and policies efficiently and timeously.

Must be able to start ASAP

You will need to meet the following requirements:

Hons BCom Accounting
Post Graduate studies in Tax (HDip Tax or Masters in Tax)
Relevant professional qualification (CA (SA)/LLB is an advantage
At least 6 - 8 years Tax experience (non negotiable)
3 years must be in Corporate Tax in a consulting environment (Big 4)
Financial Management experience highly desirable

Advanced MS Excel skills
Advanced report writing skills

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Aligning tax strategy with business strategy and corporate structure
Providing tax advice on company specific transactions, including reviewing relevant procurement and customer contracts where necessary
Due diligence and structuring support for mergers and acquisitions
Oversee and manage the tax compliance and risk function for the Group
Ensure that all deadlines in respect to tax compliance are adhered to
Review of deferred tax line items, current tax expenses/credits and withholding tax paid/payable and assist local accountants with tax reporting
Review Income Tax, VAT and WHT returns and ensure compliance.

Location: Johannesburg East, Gauteng

Duration: 12 months

To apply, please email your CV to --------Please upload your CV here-------- (Reference: GTM_Q_GP) in MS Word format, along with your availability / notice period.

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