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SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICE (SAPO) - TAX SPECIALIST (VAT AND TAX)
SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICE (SAPO)
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
TAX SPECIALIST (VAT AND TAX) L4
(Position based in Pretoria, NPC)
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Summation
Responsible for compliance to Tax Management strategy, policies and procedures for Postbank.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, implement and maintain Tax Management (VAT and Company Tax) strategies.
• Ensure provision of on-time, accurate taxation information, computations and supporting schedules.
• Ensure that taxation templates / modules are implemented and that areas of improvement are identified, implemented and monitored.
• Ensure the completion of relevant taxation returns and schedules for Postbank are submitted to SARS.
• Ensure that accurate and on-time monthly reconciliations of all relevant GL accounts are prepared for submission to financial reporting.
• Determine tax implications and provide tax advice on corporate restructuring initiatives; business ventures, etc. to the Group and comply.
• Provide assistance with the preparation of the annual statutory accounts regarding taxation and ensure that all necessary statutory and IFRS requirements are complied with on an ongoing basis, including notes to the AFS.
• Review/prepare tax technical information (prepare tax and deferred tax calculations).
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure transfer pricing compliance
• Ensure the efficient management, control, compliance and reporting of the function / resources in accordance with the stipulations of the PFMA, IFRS, VAT and Tax Acts, company specific policies and regulations, national legislation, fraud prevention and risk management principles, Corporate Governance, Skills development, Delegation of authority, etc.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, implement and maintain Tax Management (VAT and Company Tax) strategies.
• Ensure provision of on-time, accurate taxation information, computations and supporting schedules.
• Ensure that taxation templates / modules are implemented and that areas of improvement are identified, implemented and monitored.
• Ensure the completion of relevant taxation returns and schedules for Postbank are submitted to SARS.
• Ensure that accurate and on-time monthly reconciliations of all relevant GL accounts are prepared for submission to financial reporting.
• Determine tax implications and provide tax advice on corporate restructuring initiatives; business ventures, etc. to the Group and comply.
• Provide assistance with the preparation of the annual statutory accounts regarding taxation and ensure that all necessary statutory and IFRS requirements are complied with on an ongoing basis, including notes to the AFS.
• Review/prepare tax technical information (prepare tax and deferred tax calculations).
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure transfer pricing compliance
• Ensure the efficient management, control, compliance and reporting of the function / resources in accordance with the stipulations of the PFMA, IFRS, VAT and Tax Acts, company specific policies and regulations, national legislation, fraud prevention and risk management principles, Corporate Governance, Skills development, Delegation of authority, etc.
Minimum Requirements
• BCom Hons degree, CA(SA) or NFQ8 equivalent with Tax major
• Must be a member of the SA Institute of Tax Practitioners
• 8 - 10 years of which 5 years of which 5 years is in a management capacity. Multi-disciplinary exposure in both Direct and Indirect
Knowledge and understanding of:
• Financial systems, SAP
• IFRS, and an in-depth knowledge of the VAT Act and the Income Tax Act.
• Reconciliations and clearing accounts and clearing processes
• Strategy development and planning
• Change Management
• Project management (principles, practices, techniques and tools)
• Organisational development, management techniques and good business practices
• Financial Management
• Value Chain Management
• Risk and Compliance management
• Relevant statutes, rules and regulations
Skills and Attributes
• Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills, Influencing and Negotiation skills, Advanced verbal and written communication, presentation and selling skills, Conceptualisation and integration skills, Decision making skills, Change management, Analytical Thinking and Research skills, Ability to analyse complex problem situations and design effective remedial solutions, Planning, coordination & implementation skills, Accurate numerical computations, analytical and overall quantitative skills, Developing and delivering business strategy • High level of emotional intelligence, Business Acumen, Business Intelligence/Organisational awareness, Adaptability to change, Effective Communication, Learning Agility, Initiative, creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking, Cross Cultural Awareness and sensitivity, Decision Making, Knowledge Management, Managing and developing others, Relationship Building, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Customer and Client Orientation.
CONTACTS
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the banks employment equity plans, first preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
If you wish to apply, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to RecruitmentZM@Postbank.co.za
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for.
Closing date: 16 July 2021
Position number: 60066376
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