Tax Accountant at DRA Global

This dynamic role will be responsible for assisting the DRA EMEA Finance department and Tax Manager in analysing fiscal matters and preparing, submitting, and managing tax statements and returns for all the business units within the EMEA region.

The role requires a good understanding of tax submissions, VAT, PAYE, Annual Financial Statements (disclosures impacting tax), and Management Reports (prepare tax computations, tax journals, and balance deferred tax computations).

The main function includes

• Preparing tax computations
• Complete all tax submissions
• VAT
• PAYE (including reviewing split payrolls for tax computations)
• Annual Financial Statements (disclosures impacting tax)
• Management Reports, and
• Developing, gathering, and disseminating technical information

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration is essential.
• External tax courses and diplomas to demonstrate broader tax knowledge are essential.

Experience

• 5+ years Tax experience is essential.
• 5+ years of deferred tax knowledge experience is essential.
• 7+ years working within Finance Department is essential.
• 3+ years of dealing with multiple tax jurisdictions are essential.

Knowledge Areas

• Advanced Excel Knowledge is essential.
• A deep understanding of tax strategies, interpreting, and implementing tax laws is essential.
• A solid understanding of the financial diagnosis is essential.
• Tax Compliance is essential.
• Familiarity with accounting software packages will be advantageous.