VAT Tax Advisor- South Africa at BP International

Job Responsibilities

• Provide proactive indirect tax support to the business, with a focus on compliance, and the overall control environment for indirect taxes, including the operation of the Indirect Tax Compliance Framework (ITCF)
• Provide advice on VAT-related queries, including VAT treatment of transactions, VAT planning, and VAT implications of business decisions
• Conduct internal VAT and indirect tax audits to identify and address compliance issues. Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities as needed
• Stay up to date with changes in VAT and indirect tax legislation and ensure company’s practices are adjusted accordingly (including IT systems)
• Review and maintain accurate records related to VAT and other indirect taxes. Ensure all documentation is complete to support bp VAT claims and customs declarations.
• Prepare and present VAT reports and analyses to senior management, highlighting any potential risks or opportunities.
• Conduct process reviews, proving the first line of defence and monitoring of indirect tax activities and controls led by the business and other functions.
• Supply  to  the  identification,  design,  and  implementation  of  prioritized  VAT  planning opportunities for bp businesses.

Experience and Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will ideally hold a university degree in Finance, Accounting or Tax or equivalent certification and must have relevant VAT experience (at least 5 years) gained within a tax advisory firm, multinational company or as VAT specialist within the Tax authorities
• Knowledge of the energy sector and its international environment is advantageous
• Extensive knowledge of South African VAT and excise laws and regulations. ​
• Deep understanding on the interaction between VAT, Transfer Pricing, Excise duties, Export Controls and Customs.
• The VAT Tax Advisor will need to make decisions in a multifaceted and sophisticated environment, have strong analytical and reasoning skills and be able to work under pressure