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Context & Environment

• Political: New governments in Southern Africa resulting in change in political focus and change in tax laws
• Legal: Rapid change in legal and tax environment
• Organizational: At the end of the process. Introduction of new business lines in New Energies industry.
• Technical: Very large volumes of transactions in the organisation and manual nature of computations of current, deferred, withholding tax

Activities
Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and submission of all direct tax returns (Income Tax and Withholding Tax) for the TMSA Group.
• Ensure the timely preparation, submission, and accounting of tax payments to relevant tax authorities in the general ledger.
• Assist with the timely and accurate reconciliation of all direct tax accounts, including deferred tax, for year-end accounting and Annual Financial Statement disclosures.
• Assist with the timely and accurate preparation of monthly current tax, withholding tax, and deferred tax calculations, including the preparation of tax journals for the Group.
• Perform quarterly reviews and analyses of high-risk accounts (e.g., legal fees, consulting fees, overseas travel, donations, repairs and maintenance) to determine tax implications, including the treatment of bad debts.
• Assist with the management of the Tax Asset Register to ensure the correct tax treatment of asset acquisitions, disposals, scrapping, and expensing.
• Assist with the annual review and submission of the TMSA Group's transfer pricing policies.
• Assist with external, internal, and SARS audits relating to direct tax matters within the TMSA Group.
• Support the NBE country finance teams on tax-related matters.
• Assist in assessing the tax implications of business transactions to optimize tax benefits and minimize tax liabilities.
• Initiate, verify, and implement changes to company systems and procedures to ensure practical, efficient, and compliant tax processes.
• Gather and provide information required for internal (including SOX) and external audits.
• Assist the Direct Tax Specialist with ad hoc tax projects.
• Provide ad hoc tax support, training, and guidance across the Group.
• Assist in ensuring that all tax policies and procedures are clearly documented and updated timeously.
• Keep abreast of changes in tax legislation and regulations.
• Train and support the intern assigned to the Tax Department.
• Assist in optimizing tax benefits and minimizing corporate tax obligations within the framework of applicable tax legislation.

HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality)

• Comply with all HSEQ requirements and raise alerts when non-compliance or contraventions are identified.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Effectively manage and minimize HSE risks within the area of responsibility by ensuring:
• Compliance with all HSE policies, rules, guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Promotion of a safe working environment.
• Positive contribution to company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies.
• HSE competency requirements are identified, maintained, and enforced within the area of responsibility.

Required Knowledge & Systems

• Working knowledge of the South African, Namibian, Botswana, and Eswatini (NBE) Income Tax Acts.
• Advanced SAP proficiency.

Candidate Profile

• Post-qualification Diploma in Taxation or M Com Taxation advantageous.
• Accreditation with accounting or tax body.
• A minimum of 6 - 8 years’ experience in Corporate Tax (Tax accounting, tax compliance, tax advice and SARS Controversy).
• Proven knowledge of financial statements; reconciliation skills; strong financial information analysis and risk identification.
• Knowledge of MS Office, SAP and OneSource Corporate Tax (advantageous).

Key competencies include:

• Analytical ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving ability
• High level of integrity
• Planning and organizational skills
• High level of responsibility and accountability
• Very strong accounting skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• English is the working language.
   

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Context & Environment

• Market in which the position operates : Tax regulations, tight deadlines and high pressure
• Typology of contacts related to the position : Internal & external
• Stakeholders connected to the position : Tax Authorities, Internal auditors, External Auditors, All internal stakeholders, External consultants, all affiliates
• Contacts related to the position : Level 2: level 1 + The position requires the ability to influence and convince Reflection horizon of the position : Long-term (+ 3 years)
• Time horizon for the position's reflection : Creation of new solutions to problems encountered

Activities

• Know, respect and ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.
• Conduct direct tax compliance reviews and ensure adherence to regional tax regulations.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize financial performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address tax-related inquiries.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the organization.
• Manage and review all direct tax returns and payments accurately and timeously for submissions/payments to tax authorities.
• Manage and review monthly current tax and deferred tax computations, tax journals for accuracy and timeous completion.
• Manage and review timeous and accurate monthly reconciliation of all withholding taxes and direct tax accounts and tax disclosures to the Annual Financial Statements.
• Manage annual update and submission of local file for compliance transfer pricing legal obligations.
• Manage and review the Tax Asset Register to ensure correct treatment of asset purchases, disposals, scrapping and expensing.
• Provide guidance and training to junior team members on direct tax matters.
• Manage internal audits, external audits and revenue audits or investigations with tax authorities.
• Analyze financial data to identify tax-saving opportunities.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification level required for the position : Level 7 = Master’s or equivalent level
• Technical skills required for the position : Corporate income tax, transfer pricing, tax accounting
• Behavioral competencies required for the position : Management skills, negotiation skills, influential skills, researching, report writing
• Language skills required for the position : English - Fluent (Speak and Writing)
• Certification required for the position : Registered tax professional
• Specific knowledge required for the position : Corporate income tax
• Level of experience required for the position : A minimum of 6 - 8 years’ experience in Corporate Tax (Tax accounting, tax compliance, tax advice and SARS Controversy).