Tax Manager at AVI Limited

Key Areas of Impact:

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Preparation of corporate income tax and deferred tax computations including supporting schedules for interim and year-end reporting (4 local and 3 international entities).
• Examine IT34 assessments for correctness.
• Preparation of provisional tax calculations for local and international entities including eFiling submissions and payment arrangements (local entities and Namibia).
• Compilation and submission of annual corporate income tax returns for NBL Group entities.
• Arrange for payments of all direct and indirect taxes and follow up on outstanding refunds.
• Coordination of annual tax clearance certificate applications with SARS and relevant foreign tax authorities.

Group tax reporting

• Preparation of AVI Group tax reporting deliverables for the NBL Group in accordance with Head Office deadlines.
• Preparation of tax schedules and supporting documentation required for interim and year-end financial reporting.
• Preparation of journals to account for taxes and full reconciliations.

Revenue Authority Queries and Tax Audits

• Monitor SARS eFiling and other tax authority correspondence for NBL Group entities.
• Manage tax queries, verifications and audits from SARS and relevant African revenue authorities.
• Liaise with revenue authorities and internal stakeholders to resolve tax matters, with oversight of Senior Finance Manager / Group Tax Manager.

Process Improvement, efficiency, tax governance and relationships

• Maintain and continuously improve tax templates, working papers and standard operating procedures.
• Liaise with AVI Group Tax and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with Group policies and tax governance requirements.
• Maintain and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders (SARS).

Regulatory and Indirect Taxes

• Preparation of monthly VAT calculations including turnover reconciliations (local entities and Namibia).
• Preparation and submission of semi-annual withholding tax (WHT) returns and calculations.
• Preparation and maintenance of monthly carbon tax calculations and coordination of the annual carbon tax return submission.
• Liaise with the Exports Controller to obtain supporting documentation for bi-monthly sugar/diesel rebate submissions and prepare schedules for review by the Finance Executive.

Tax Advisory, business support and knowledge updates.

• Provide tax guidance and support to finance teams and business units across the NBL Group.
• Provide tax training to relevant areas of the business where required, with oversight of AVI Group Tax.
• Provide tax support on ad-hoc projects and operational matters affecting the NBL Group (with oversight of AVI Group Tax)
• Support the maintenance and updating of transfer pricing documentation for international subsidiaries.
• Assist with tax projects.
• Keep up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in educational opportunities, participating in professional organizations, keeping up with professional networks and reading professional publications.
• Find tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
• Identify legal tax savings and recommend ways to improve profits.
• Advise management about the impact of tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• 5 - 10 years relevant experience in Tax
• International tax experience

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Bcom Degree in Accounting or Taxation
• Bcom Honours in Taxation advantegeous
• SAIT Accredited

 Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• SAP Advantageous
• International tax experience
• Advanced Excel
• Income Tax Act
• VAT Act
• Customs Act

 Closing Date 22 March 2026