Group Tax Consultant at AECI Limited

Reference Number    
AEC200310-2

Job Description    
AECI is looking to recruit a Group Tax Consultant to work in Woodmead. To assist with the AECI international tax compliance requirements across the group and other tax functions.

AECI is an explosives and specialty chemicals company domiciled in South Africa. Group businesses service the mining and manufacturing sectors both locally and internationally. The focus for growth is on Africa, Australia, South America and South East Asia. AECI’s businesses are characterised by application know-how and service delivery. They often operate in niche markets and are supported by leading technology which is developed in-house or is sourced from international partners.
 

Duties & Responsibilities    
Assist in the Group Transfer Pricing Policies compilation including Local and Master File.

• Prepare the Group’s Country-by-Country Report.
• Deal with International Tax risks within the Group.
• Liaising with Foreign Business Units in respective countries.
• Tax accounting, deferred tax and review of tax computations.
• Monitor Tax compliance in respective foreign subsidiaries.
• Assist in managing Foreign Revenue Authorities queries between Foreign Business Unit, Foreign Revenue Authority and Tax Service Provider.
• Review SARS / Foreign Revenue assessments and objections to assessments.
• Review tax returns and provisional tax payments for South African and foreign subsidiaries.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12.
• BCom (Accounting), BCom (Tax or Accounting Honors), or CA/(SA)
• Relevant post graduate qualification in Tax.
• Higher diploma in International Tax will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years Tax experience

 Previous experience dealing with the following is essential:

• Transfer pricing policies and related monitoring.
• Tax treaty interpretations.
• Application of South Africa’s CFC rules.
• Preparation of tax computations and tax returns.
• Previous working experience in the international market would be advantageous.
• Be willing to travel into Rest of Africa, Australia, South America, South East Asia and Europe.

Competencies    

• Analysis.
• Problem solving.
• Communication skills.
• Team work.
• Attention to detail.
• Integrity.
• Take initiative.
• Safety awareness.