International Tax & Transfer Pricing Analyst at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications

• Minimum B Comm (Hons)
• Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) or post graduate qualification in taxation preferred

Experience

• 3-4 years of international tax and/or transfer pricing experience in Big 4 public accounting firm / multinational company.
• Strong preference for candidate with experience and knowledge in African taxes
• Knowledge of international tax laws
• Detail-oriented and self-starting individual with strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complicated tax technical issues with senior management in a concise way
• Willingness to learn and develop international tax and transfer pricing skillset
• Project management expertise, including strong organizational and change management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with cross-functional teams within Omnia
• Strategic thinker with solid business acumen

Duties

Assist the International Tax Manager in the following responsibilities: 

Transfer Pricing

• Monitor compliance with transfer pricing requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Assist in the implementation and periodic review of Group transfer pricing policies.
• Monitor Group pricing on a quarterly basis to ensure adherence with the Group transfer pricing policy and the arm’s length principle.
• Collation of Country-by-Country (CBC) reporting data and oversee the compliance process.
• Review transfer pricing documentation prepared by tax advisors, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Manage the preparation, review, and implementation of pricing policies for related party transactions across the Group.

In-Country Tax Compliance

• Monitor and review tax compliance in the respective foreign subsidiaries of the Group.
• Maintain strong relationships with international finance teams, as well as Group Tax and Finance Teams, ensuring effective communication and policy alignment.
• Assist in managing foreign Revenue Authority queries where required.

CFC Returns:

• Assist with preparation of annual CFC returns (for each foreign subsidiary) and supporting documentation for submission to SARS along with income tax return for Omnia Group (Pty) Ltd.

BEPS Pillar 2:

• Assist in gathering information and rolling out of the BEPS Pillar 2 transformation programme. 

Financial Reporting:

• Review the tax schedules of the audit packs of all foreign subsidiaries for year-end and half-year financial reporting purposes, including the income tax and deferred tax notes to the annual financial statements.
• Prepare year-end CFC calculations for inclusion in Group income tax calculations and disclosures.
• Liaise with divisions in respect of an queries or concerns arising from reviewing the audit packs.
• Analyse the effective tax rate of all foreign subsidiaries, and question inconsistencies.
• Prepare tax rate reconciliations.
• Prepare the tax disclosures (AFS) of all foreign entities.

Other:

• Teamwork – contribute to the wider team goals where relevant
• Provide relevant training and updates to the divisions
• Build and maintain positive relationships throughout Omnia’s divisions and global footprint
• Build and maintain positive relationships externally
• Appropriate use of available systems
• Assist other team members with finding solutions and resolving tax issues as they arise
• Be part of task groups and project teams as required and work with the wider team to deliver as required.
• Technical expertise – keeping up to date with changes in taxation laws, accounting standards and software updates
• Critically reviewing and updating tax policy, controls and processes, where considered necessary.
• Prepare sections of tax papers and respond to foreign tax queries on an ad-hoc basis
• Improve processes by developing or implementing new policies or systems based on best practice
• Prepare sections of regular updates to the Audit Committee on the foreign tax compliance, tax risks and future projects to streamline the tax function within the Group
• Mentoring and training group and divisional employees where appropriate
• Excellence in performing the role and ensuring information is complete, accurate and timeous.

Line Manager:

• Keep line manager appraised of all projects and status of deliverables.
• Board, management and advisory reports
• Research topics and provide inputs to reports for Executive review
• Provide inputs and assist in advising group management on appropriate actions required to mitigate tax risks
• Assist in preparing presentations on tax matters to board/audit committee and external forums if required

Annual Transfer Pricing Compliance

• Assistance and coordination of transfer pricing documentation and CbC reporting across the Group

Job Competencies

Key KPIs

• Development and execution of tax policies and controls
• Timely submission of tax returns across all territories
• Managing expenditure incurred in obtaining tax advice on offshore topics
• Quality of stakeholder relations
• Quality of reporting
• Quality of risk management
• Insights development for group management re tax risks