Jobs at Telesure Investment Holding

Specification    

• Project, Program and Portfolio Management
• Plan and manage the delivery of projects within an area of professional expertise, using an appropriate project management methodology to give assurance that intended outcomes are achieved. Ensure projects are realistically planned, organized and resourced, to deliver against requirement / project plan.

Project and Program Deliverables

• Plan and lead the delivery of a range of information gathering, analysis, and stakeholder consultation activities and specify, negotiate, and agree on project deliverables. Remain deliverable focused with each unique project delivering a product service result. Make decisions regarding the project, in context of the project boundaries, within the overall envelope of approved time, cost and scope and is accountable for the results of the project. Ensure a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations. Effectively negotiate and define scope of work with all stakeholders thereby ensuring effective delivery.

Project and Program Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans for projects to identify relevant stakeholders, to develop positive stakeholder relationships, and to ensure that each stakeholder has an appropriate share of voice. Ensure effective communication to business owners, internal customers and other relevant stakeholders, to keep them informed, facilitate decision making, take corrective action
• and set direction. Build sound working relationships with all relevant stakeholders, delivery partners and 3rd parties. Ensure the effective facilitation of all stakeholders’ input.

Project and Program Risks and Issues Management

• Manage identification of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating these where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement solutions to overcome these. Transparently manage and control project delivery through effective management and communication of risks, issues, expectations, scope change and decisions required.

Project and Program Resource Management

• Manage the deployment of project resources, proactively managing project costs, providing forecasts, and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization. Motivate resources to achieve a unified approach.

Project and Program Reporting and Reviews

• Draft project review reports and presentations, including key information, commentary, and recommendations to support the review process and enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on change. Track and report on the financial business benefit reports.

Project and Program Governance

• Ensure compliance of projects to EPO project governance framework and methodology. Ensure effective and efficient project administration including project documentation, schedule planning and maintenance.

Continuous Improvement

• Review existing operations in own area of work and implement innovation processes to generate new ideas and ensure continuous improvements are delivered.

Personal Capability Building

• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Requirements    
General Education

• Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential);
• Certification or Accreditation in a Recognized Project Methodology (Agile, Prince2/PMBOK) (Essential);
• 3 year Degree or Diploma in Project management (Advantageous

General Experience

5 or more years’ experience in the discipline of Project Management (Essential);
Previous senior project management experience (Advantageous);
Experience in Financial Services Industry (Advantageous)

*SAQA Accredited Equivalent* - It is the onus of the applicant to provide TIH and its subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet the equivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application.

Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)** competency requirements: FAIS recognized qualifications / Regulatory Examinations / Class of Business Certification and / or CPD according to your DOFA (where applicable) - As a registered Financial Service Provider, we are mandated to ensure that all our representatives are always and remain fit and proper at all times. By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualification and or accreditation or confirm that you are working towards meeting the competency requirements. You further consent to the relevant information being verified.

Employment Equity

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. TIH is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.

Should you not hear from our team in 30 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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About TIH

Telesure Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd (TIH), is the holding company of some of South Africa’s leading financial service providers. Our portfolio includes short-term insurers, a long-term insurer, health insurance as well as an insurance and personal finance comparison platform. We’re pioneers with a hunger for best, bringing customer-focused innovation and service excellence to the financial services industry. We’re an undivided team of diverse thinkers and doers who believe in leading through technology and pushing past their limits.

What we offer

TIH offers an exceptional benefits programme, and competitive compensation packages. You have options for Life Cover, Disability Benefits, Provident Fund, Medical Aid, and more. Office benefits include free undercover parking, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, an onsite gym, subsidised meals, convenience store, coffee shop, free seasonal fruits – every day, and an Active Access walking programme
Job Closing Date    27/06/2021

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Specification    

• Application Software Development
• Application Software Roadmap
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project, Program and Portfolio Management
• Leadership and Direction
• Performance Management
• Organizational Capability Building
• Personal Capability Building
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Operational Compliance
• Applications Software Maintenance
• Information Security

Behavioral Competencies:

• Action oriented
• Tech Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Complexity
• Cultivates innovation
• Collaborates
• Being Resilient
• Decision Quality
• Directs Work
• Plans and Aligns

Technical Competencies:

• Application Development
• Action Planning
• Assessment
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Data Collection and analysis
• Planning and Organising
• IT Data Management
• Policy and Procedures
• IT Testing
• Project Management

Requirements    

• Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited (Essential)
• Recognized IT degree / diploma (Advantageous)

General Experience:

• 3 - 6 years adequate System Development experience using the relevant programming, language or technologies (Essential)
• Previous experience in Financial Insurance industry (Advantageous)
• Technology experience amongst others: SQL, Angular, Net etc. and exposure to Agile

Managerial Experience:

• 1 - 2 years experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (Essential)

*SAQA Accredited Equivalent - It is the onus of the applicant to provide TIH and its subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet the equivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application. As a registered Financial Service Provider, we are mandated to ensure that all our representatives are and remain fit and proper at all times. By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualification and or accreditation or confirm that you are working towards meeting the competency requirements.
You further consent to the relevant information being verified.

Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful.
Job Closing Date    

• 30/07/2021

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Specification    

• Ensure the accuracy and compliance of the taxation function within the TIH
• group. Align and maintain all tax relevant information within the TIH group.

RESPONSIBILITIES Tax

• Develop and/or deliver on plans to ensure overall tax compliance for TIH group
• companies with guidance from senior tax colleagues.
• Perform accurate and timely income tax and deferred tax computations to ensure accurate recording of income and deferred tax expense in the financials
• on a quarterly, interim and annual basis. Ensure monthly tax schedules and tax asset registers are prepared and reviewed adequately in order to ensure all significant expense accounts and assets are compliant with the tax legislation.
• Submit complete and accurate income tax returns and supporting documents to SARS (including ITR14s, ITR12T, IT14SD, IRP6, CbC Reporting, etc) and have zero-tolerance for SARS interest and penalties. Constantly review income tax
• processes, tax legislation amendments and develop ways to improve processes to be more efficient and ensure continuous tax compliance. Ensure the SARS ledger accounts and the E-filing statement of account are reconciled on a quarterly basis.

VAT and other taxes

• Develop and/or deliver a plans to ensure overall VAT compliance for TIH group companies in collaboration with the finance team. Conduct monthly review and ensure VAT calculations meet all the requirement of the VAT legislation. Identify fundamental errors and areas of improvement in the VAT process and provide feedback to the finance team. Oversee the submission of VAT returns to SARS and address and VAT audits timeously. Ensure the VAT GL accounts and the Efiling statement of account are reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Review payroll returns submitted by the tax administrators on a monthly basis.
• Identify when other indirect tax liabilities and deliver on plans to ensure compliance (eg Dividents Tax, Withholding Tax on Interest, etc.)

Tax Advice

• Provide specialist guidance to business and the finance team on the interpretation and application of tax legislation, policies and procedures.
• Resolve with the guidance of senior tax colleagues complex or contentious queries and issues and enable others to take appropriate actions.

External Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain positive working relationship with SARS and external
• Auditors and resolve their queries.
• Manage and maintain the relationship with the external Auditors and ensure all audit findings are addressed timeously on an annual basis.
• Manage and maintain relations with SARS and ensure all relevant tax payments and documents are up to date.

Financial Management & Control

• Develop and deliver a plan for significant aspects of the financial management and/or control process to ensure tax payments and refunds are managed efficiently. Work within established finance systems and internal processes to ensure tax payments are made timeously. Review the accuracy of payments made to SARS and ensure efficient cash flow management, refunds from SARS received timeously and credit balances are utilised effectively.

Personal Capability Building

• Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team. Maintain external accreditations and indepth understanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Document Review & Preparation
• Write and edit material for various stakeholders, tailoring the tone and content to match the needs and expectations of each audience. Review all relevant documents prepared by the Tax Administrators including (ITR14, VAT201, EMP201, IT88, etc) on Efiling and monthly tax schedules.

Insights and Reporting

• Contribute to the design and creation of tax reporting processes and templates.
• Gain insurance business knowledge an identify opportunities for innovation, tax savings and compliance.

Requirements    

• B.com Financial Accounting Degree (Essential); Post Graduate Qualification in
• Tax (Essential); Masters in Tax (Advantageous)

3 or more years accounting experience (Essential); 2 or more years Tax

• experience (Essential); Completed articles (Advantageous)
• SAQA Accredited Equivalent - It is the onus of the applicant to provide TIH and its subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet the equivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application. As a registered Financial Service Provider, we are mandated to ensure that all our representatives are and remain fit and proper at all times. By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualification and or accreditation or confirm that you are working towards meeting the competency requirements.
• You further consent to the relevant information being verified.

Job Closing Date    

• 29/06/2021