Indirect Tax Manager JHB at Puma Energy

Main Purpose:

• In-house Tax department – Correctly discharge all tax obligations, ensure full compliance with the tax rules & regulations and manage the indirect tax working capital position in the Africa Region.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Compliance Management: 

• Ensure compliance with all applicable indirect tax laws and regulations, including value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales and use tax, excise tax, customs duties, and other indirect taxes. 
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess their impact on the organization, and implement necessary adjustments to ensure compliance 
• Maintain Customs and Excise licenses and permits
• Preparation and provision of training in Indirect Tax areas 

 Tax Planning and Strategy: 

• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize indirect tax positions, minimize tax liabilities, and identify tax-saving opportunities. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tax planning initiatives with business objectives and ensure tax-efficient structures and transactions 

 Tax Reporting and Filings: 

• Prepare and review indirect tax returns, reports, and filings in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Ensure all required documentation and supporting records are maintained and organized. 
• Ensure all monthly, quarterly and annual VAT reconciliations are performed. 
• Coordinate with internal accounting and finance teams to obtain necessary data for tax reporting purposes 

 Tax Audits and Disputes: 

• Manage and coordinate tax audits and inquiries by tax authorities.
• Respond to inquiries, provide requested information, and represent the organization in discussions with tax authorities. 
• Prepare and defend tax positions during audits and resolve any tax disputes or controversies in collaboration with legal and tax advisors
•  Process Improvement: 
• Continuously assess and enhance internal tax processes, systems, and controls to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. 

Formalization of African entities’ Indirect Tax Policies 

• Documentation of procedures and mapping of flows 
• Identify opportunities for automation and technology adoption to streamline tax-related workflows and reporting.

In Addition:

•  Maintain relations with Tax and Customs Authorities
•  Weekly Management Reporting
•  Monitor and assist on all new clearing/ bond processes

Key Relationships

•  External Stakeholders – Tax and Customs and Excise Authorities, Tax Consultants and Lawyers, Clearing agents, transporters, Government Departments, etc,
•  Internal Stakeholders – Finance, Tax department, Supply, Legal teams, Traders and Logistics coordinators.

Competencies

•  Strong knowledge of indirect tax legislation (VAT, customs and excise)
•  Clear understanding of scheduling, planning, logistics and supply chain within the oil industry
•  Structured and organized approach