Tax, Audit and Compliance Manager at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Job Purpose:

Responsible for leading and managing the Statutorty Reporting, Audit and Taxation (inclusive of transfer pricing) activities for the Consumer division. This reposnibility 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 the organisations ways of working , policies and procedures as well as local rules and legislation.

Scope:

• Management of the Statutory activities
• Management of the Tax including and not limed to – Income tax , Vat returns  and reconsilitions of PAYE, SDL and UIF & transfer pricing & international Tax
• Compliance Champion for Shared services and Key Partner to Audit purposes

Key Requirements For Success In The Role

• CA(SA) –non negotiatble minimum 3 years post qualification tax specific experience
• Professional tax qualification required. non negotiatble
• Big Four Firm Audit experience
• FMCG experience prefereable
• Experience in dealing with tax authorities on tax audits.
• 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 organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent Excel and presentation skills.

Job Factors: 

Taxation

1. Liaising with external tax advisors to manage ongoing tax compliance for all legal entities. This includes corporation tax, VAT, withholding taxes, payroll taxes etc.
2. Reviewing current and deferred tax provisions for all legal entities including liaising with the finance team and external advisors to ensure timely sign-off.
3. Support deloitte with preparation and review of tax disclosure notes in the statutory financial statements of all legal entities
4. Managing the development, implementation and monitoring of holding and financing structures for the South African entities, structuring of joint ventures, structuring of disposals, local due diligence processes in respect of proposed investments in the Mainstream Group.
5. Supporting the Finance Director in meeting internal and external reporting obligations including quarterly compliance reports, CFO reports, board reports.
6. Managing all local transfer pricing requirements including annual transfer pricing returns, preparation and maintenance of local files, preparation of transaction specific transfer pricing reports, management of transfer pricing audits and enquiries.
7. Providing support to local and Group HR functions on payroll taxes, global mobility and share option related matters.
8. Working closely with FD to develop a deep understanding of the organisations vision and business plans to develop strategic tax solutions in support of the business expansion.
9. Monitoring proposed changes in legislation in South Africa that would impact and proposing solutions to manage these changes.
10. Identifying and monitoring areas of tax risk for the Consumer entities.
11. Liaising with local tax authorities, EY and managing tax audits and interactions.
12. Assisting on additional ad hoc projects as required.

Statutory, Audit and Controls Lead

1.  Manage and control the production of key financial statements  for the Company according to stated schedules and in compliance with statutory reporting standards
2. Workalongside Audit Partners to deliver qualitative Financial statements within time with qualitative feedback to the business on areas for improvement/caution.
3. Ensure fulll compliance with the organisations internal control framework, SOX Control’s and commercial hygiene standards including compliance with local accounting/company rules and legislation.
4. Produce periodic and ad-hoc management reports that support the business decision-making, as and when required.
5. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial accounting/reporting system.

Complexity:

• Position requires a high level of problem solving ability
• Ability partner senior leaders and work in a matrixed organsition  
• Self starter, proactivity and growth mindset citrical