VAT Accountant at Shoprite Group of Companies

About the role    

• The role forms part of the Corporate tax and VAT Department within the Finance division at Home Office in Brackenfell.
• The role reports directly to the VAT Manager. Responsibilities include assisting with the reviewing and periodic filing of the South African and Non-RSA VAT returns ensuring accuracy and compliance with the individual VAT acts of each country and the Revenue Authority interpretation.
• The successful candidate should showcase excellent attention to detail, proven numeracy skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment and taking on responsibility. Working in both a team environment, as well as working independently without supervision will be required. 

What you bring    

• BCom Finance, Commercial or equivalent – (essential) 
• Minimum 3 years VAT experience.
• Experience within the FMCG, retail sector or similar (preferred).  
• Experience with VAT in Africa will be advantageous.
• Demonstrates a strong interest in and aptitude for VAT and other indirect tax matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel - intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel - (essential).
• Exposure to SAP / BPC (essential).

What you'll do    

• Prepare VAT returns for specific countries including the electronic filing requirements 
• Review VAT reconciliations and ensuring accuracy. 
• Assist with and guide on VAT audits. 
• Perform VAT reasonability calculations 
• Assist with the development and implementation of system enhancements 
• Admin and associated filing 
• Ad-hoc projects 
• Review article master data for accuracy 

Closing Date    

• 2026/08/10