Head of Tax: TP, BEPS & International at Sasol

Job Description

Purpose of Job / Role Intent:

Advise and manage, as Head of Tax: TP, BEPS & International, tax matters the Group (with focus on cross-border matters,
Expat taxes, Transfer pricing, BEPS, International Tax, Withholding taxes and Treasury) Strategic focus on managing and
Optimising tax risks and opportunities in the International Group operations and proactively influencing fiscal policy.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience required:

• CA (SA) (or equivalent) with minimum of 7 years relevant post articles experience

Or

• B.Com Hons Accounting / CTA (or equivalent) with 10 years post articles relevant experience.
• Post graduate qualification in Tax
• Post graduate qualification in Transfer pricing.
• Proven managerial experience at senior level.
• Proven technical Tax skills with over 10 years of experience in Transfer pricing

Key accountabilities:
Tax Compliance

• Strategic analysis, co-ordination and optimisation of both tax position of all Sasol Group entities.(with a focus on Transfer Pricing, BEPS, Expat taxes, International Tax, Withholding taxes & Treasury)
• Advise to all Group entities in matters of tax planning, tax compliance and tax risk management.
• Coordinate all International Group operations tax matters, in particular:
• Those tax matters which may impact the group as a whole, such as transfer pricing, group taxation and group finance arrangements
• Coordinate external tax advisors of Sasol International Group operations
• Coordinate and manage all International Group tax audits, including liaison with International Group tax authorities, where necessary.

Tax Accounting and Financial Reporting

For tax areas of responsibility:

• Review tax accounts on a monthly basis
• Review tax provisions for half year-end and year-end reporting

Tax Advisory

• As required by the business and assisting in global tax projects when required.

Tax Research and Training

• Research and consider tax implications of new transactions, ventures and territories as proposed by the business;
• Monitor and assess impact of changes in tax laws, practices, and identifying opportunities and recommend solutions to optimise the USA Projects tax position.
• Provide training to internal staff on new legislation and areas of concern.

Process Creation/Improvement

• Tax Manager will have the opportunity to contribute to establishing, improving and implementing tax processes and systems improvements.
• Manage and guide team of Tax specialists
• Optimal tax management of Transfer pricing, BEPS, Expat taxes, International Tax, Treasury & Withholding taxes
• Manage relationship with External auditors
• Effective external auditor relationships to meet tax reporting requirements/deadlines
• Manage relationship with External parties (i.e. Global Tax Authorities, SARS,Tax Advisors)
• Effective external relationships management

Leadership Behavioural Competencies:

• One-Sasol mindset
• Shapes business strategy
• Drives accountability and high performance
• Business acumen
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration
• Role models customer focus
• Leverages diversity and inclusion
• Nurtures and coaches
• Builds partnerships
• Develops self

Functional Competencies

• Accounting
• Contributing to Organisational Operating Decisions
• Data Gathering and Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Operations
• Financial Planning and Reporting
• Financial Stakeholder Relations
• Financial Systems
• Legislative and Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Strategic Thinking/ Business Analysis