National Consultant: Value Added Tax Submissions at UNICEF

The selected candidate will report to the Quality Assurance Specialist. 

The Scope of the work includes the following:

• Downloading documentation (invoices) from VISION
• Reviewing invoices for compliance with SARS regulations
• Identifying the corresponding amounts on the CITI Bank statements
• Printing out the invoices and the statements (for delivery to SARS)
• Completing the SARS templates for submissions online (SARS e-filing)

The consultant will also develop an invoice checklist for compliance with SARS regulations with the following outcomes: 

• Non-compliant invoices are sent back to the suppliers with compliance requirements for reissuance and resubmission
• Compliant invoices are filed
• The corresponding amounts on the Citi Bank Statement correlate with compliant invoices
• Printing and physical submissions to the SARS office
• SARS e-filing is completed before deadline

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• A qualification in Administration, Finance, Taxation or any relevant field  
• A minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience in administration or related field
• A minimum of 5 years working for UNICEF or a UN agency in South Africa
• Experience processing VAT input claims for an international organisation
• Fluency in English is required
• Knowledge of another local language is an asset

Specialized skills and/or training if needed:

• VISION (SAP)