Spec Tax Secunda ops & small entities at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Direct and Indirect Tax compliance functions for Synfuels Operations. The incumbent will be responsible for all tax compliance relating to the Synfuels Operations business. The incumbent will also take responsibility for the compliance of small business operations (Trusts, Club and Non-Profit Organisations). The incumbent will be responsible for consolidating divisions for tax purposes and various tax review functions. The incumbent will support the Senior Manager Tax to ensure that the business is tax compliant and to add value to the business of the SA operations group.

Key Accountabilities
Direct Tax

• Ensure proper treatment and management of statutory tax matters, tax return compliance, accounting for taxes and payments.
• Compiling normal and deferred tax on One source for half year and year-end.
• Compiling income tax returns with all necessary supporting schedules.
• Consult to the business on corporate taxes from planning & compliance perspective.
• Guidance and advice on corporate direct taxes which impact the Group’s tax liability and mitigate adverse tax consequences, in conjunction with BU CFO.
• Conducts reviews to identify areas of potential noncompliance and incorrect tax treatment.
• Prepare response to Revenue Authorities queries.
• Avoid additional tax, penalties and interest payable.
• Assist and validate current and deferred tax charge for financial reporting purposes.
• Accurate reflection of tax charge.
• Ensure proper treatment and management of all tax matters relating to international activities.
• Areas of noncompliance isolated and corrective action taken.

Indirect Taxes

• Provides advice and guidance on VAT, customs and excise duties.
• Ensures proper treatment and management of statutory indirect taxes, compliance, accounting and remittance.
• Compliance assured, risk managed and opportunities maximized.
• Advices on VAT treatment of transactions both from an compliance and planning perspective.
• Areas of noncompliance identified and corrective action taken.
• Conducts Vat reviews to identify areas of potential noncompliance
• Minimized VAT costs to business and compliance ensured
• Investigate and resolve queries on indirect tax audits conducted by tax authorities.
• Monthly VAT audits to ensure compliance to regulatory framework.
• Manage customs & excise audits and ensure compliance, where applicable.
• Queries resolved and/or action instituted.

General

• Comply to Dividends tax and withholding tax requirements.
• Identify and comply with SOX requirements.
• Maximise tax incentives & DTI incentives
• Tax projects Advisory to BU CFO.
• Incumbent should develop support for the functions he/she performs.
• Keep Senior Manager  Tax South Africa informed on all the above tax matters.
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Formal Education

• University Bachelors Degree

Working Experience

• Experience: 6+ relevant years

Certifications

• Preference will be given to CA with Tax Qualification.

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• BC_Collaborates
• BC_Business Insight
• TC_Policies and Procedures
• TC_Analytical skill
• BC_Manages Complexity
• BC_Situational Adaptability
• TC_Risk Management
• TC_Compliance Management
• TC_Tax Management
• BC_Ensures Accountability

Deadine:17th June,2025