Tax Accountant

 

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment: Finance 3

Job Ref:

CPM046630/AE

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

400000


SUMMARY:
Realize your potential and take the next step in advancing your career today. Job and company description: A leading JSE listed packaging manufacturer company is seeking a dynamic Tax Accountant to join their high performing team. The Tax Accountant will be required to deliver support and guidance to operations with regards to tax.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric Certificate with Math’s (Math’s Literacy is not sufficient); and
  • Relevant Accounting / Financial degree and a Higher Diploma in Tax.
  • Minimum Three Years Accounting and Tax experience;
  • Onesource tax system experience;
  • MCom with SAIT articles (not required but very beneficial)
  • Excellent financial acumen;
  • The candidate must be able to communicate effectively;
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise;
  • Customer service orientated;
  • Speed and accuracy with attention to detail;
  • Numerical ability and data entry skills;
  • Deadline driven; and
  • Problem solving

 

Performance Areas (Responsibilities):

The Assistant Tax Analyst duties shall include, but not be limited to:

  • SARS Administration – this includes: Submission and completion of; Monthly VAT returns for holding company and major subsidiaries; Provisional tax returns; Tax clearance certificate applications; Entity registration for tax references; Compiling the VAT audit file and Attending to SARS queries.
  • Tax Software system (Thomson Reuters Onesource)this includes:Uploading trial balances on tax software system (Thomson Reuters)-Group; Uploading the trial balance for the sales elimination (Operations);Ensure that the Operations deferred tax is in balance and reporting on it;Review of tax schedules on Onesource to ensure completeness of information and schedules in balance with Trial Balance;Matching of key number (retained earnings, Net Profit or Loss before Taxation, Deferred Tax) between Onesource and Smart;Assisting the Operations with queries on Onesource and Management of the Tax software system.
  • Tax – This includes: Preparation of Learnership schedules for a major subsidiary;Review of tax packs (Group);Supplying Auditors with tax information during audit;Assisting Operations with technical Tax, VAT & Customs queries;Prepare the Tax Reconciliation of the Operations for Outlook and half year reporting;Customs re-registration process and Assisting the Tax Compliance Officer with adhoc queries.

 

Do not miss out on this golden opportunity to expand your skillset and experience within one of the leading JSE listed manufacturing companies in South Africa. Taking the next step in your career means that you are one step closer to success. Should you have three or more years of tax and accounting experience, and you meet the necessary requirements, please apply for this role ASAP!

 

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For more information, contact:

Recruitment Consultant: Ariella Eschur

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