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  • Posted: Apr 20, 2022
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Imagine a world where people live healthier, more enhanced and protected lives… A world in which each organisation is a powerful influencer and responsible corporate citizen, committed to being a force for social good. As a leading innovator in healthcare, wellness, insurance, investments, financial and life planning, Discovery works ceaselessly to...
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    Tax Specialist

    Key Purpose of the role

    The successful candidate will be required to assist in meeting the tax compliance and reporting requirements for various companies within the group.

    Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

    • Assume full responsibility for the final review of the 5 funds Life tax computation and related SARS requirements together with further enabling the monthly automation process in preparation of IFRS17
    • Assume full responsibility for various provisional, final income and deferred tax computations of various companies within the group, as well as submission of various tax returns and resolving any related tax queries.
    • Represent Discovery on appropriate taxation Industry Groups
    • Researching the tax consequences of business transactions to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act (including PAYE implications), VAT Act and Tax Administration Act.
    • Liase with business directly in terms of their tax related queries in order to advise them as required.
    • Liase with the payroll environment directly in order to advise on compliance related matters.
    • Liase directly with auditors and external advisors in order to resolve tax matters as required
    • Independently drafting responses to SARS, liasing with them directly and maintaining a healthy relationship with them by responding to queries efficiently.
    • Resolve any tax administration matters that arise for various subsidiaries across the SA group
    • Accounting and reporting on taxes in terms of IFRS including the necessary AFS disclosure requirements.
    • Analyzing financial data and preparing informational reports, schedules and dashboards.
    • Providing technical training updates as required.
    • Performing ad-hoc tasks and projects to support the Group Tax team as required.

    Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

    • Bcomm (Accounting) or CA (SA)
    • Post graduate studies in taxation beneficial
    • Excellent Excel knowledge
    • Knowledge, understanding and application of South African tax legislation
    • Knowledge and understanding of IFRS
    • 5+ years’ experience in a tax department within a consulting firm or corporate, (financial services is preferable) dealing with various tax matters including Income tax, PAYE and long-term insurance.

    Personal Attributes

    • Strong analytical, interpretation and problem solving skills
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
    • Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)
    • Ability to cope with pressure and deadlines in a fast moving environment
    • Ability to work in a team or alone
    • Display tenacity by managing deadlines and stimulated by working in a pressurised environment.
    • Ability to plan, organize and control own work effort
    • Clear and concise organization and presentation of work
    • Be willing to learn and take accountability for new projects independently

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Discovery Limited on careers.discovery.co.za to apply

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