Tax, Audit and Compliance Accountant at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Job Purpose:

As a Tax, Audit and Compliance Accountant, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Statutory Reporting, Audit and Taxation (inclusive of transfer pricing) activities for GSK Consumer division. This responsibility includes developing and implementing plans, policies and procedures that meet the needs of the business. You will ensure the accurate, complete, and timely reporting of financial activities. You will maintain the validity and completeness of records in line with GSK ways of working, policies, and procedures as well as local rules and legislation. This role is also the key liaison between SARS, Global GSK tax and Audit Partner, Deloitte.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading and managing the Statutory Reporting, Audit and Taxation (inclusive of transfer pricing) activities for GSK Consumer division. This responsibility includes developing and implementing plans, policies and procedures that meet the needs of the business. Ensures accurate, complete and timely reporting of financial activities.
• Maintains validity and completeness of records in line with GSK ways of working, policies and procedures as well as local rules and legislation.
• This role is the key liaison between SARS, Global GSK tax and Audit Partner Deloitte.
• Management of the Statutory activities of Consumer healthcare (Pty) ltd
• Management of the Tax including and not limed to – Income tax, Vat returns and reconciliations of PAYE, SDL and UIF & transfer pricing & international Tax
• Compliance Champion for Shared services and Key Partner to Deloitte for Audit purposes

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• CA(SA) –non-negotiable minimum 3-5 years post qualification tax specific experience
• Professional tax qualification required. non negotiable
• Big Four Firm Audit experience
• FMCG experience preferable
• Experience in dealing with tax authorities on tax audits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to articulate complicated tax rules in a simple manner to internal stakeholders. Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability required.
• Confident self-starter with the ability to act on own initiative.
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent Excel and presentation skills.