Assistant Tax Analyst

Smith Garb and Associates CC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Tax Analyst to support their operations in Johannesburg. This role involves managing SARS administration, preparing tax returns, and providing guidance on tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and tax, with a post-graduate degree and relevant experience. The company offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on financial operations. If you are fluent in both English and Afrikaans and have a passion for tax analysis, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Accounting and Tax is required.
• SAIT Article plus commercial experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage SARS administration and compliance for the holding company.
• Prepare and submit tax returns and maintain tax registrations.
• Assist with tax queries and financial statement disclosures.

Skills

Accounting

Tax compliance

SARS administration

Financial reporting

Fluency in English

Fluency in Afrikaans

Education

Completed Matric with Maths

Post-Graduate Accounting / Financial degree

H.Dip Tax

Tools

Thomson Reuters Onesource

Job description

Looking for a new opportunity in a Listed concern? Head Office based in Jhb North, has an opening for an Assistant Tax Analyst to join their team. The successful incumbent will be required to provide support and guidance to Operations with regards to all taxes and be responsible for SARS administration for the holding company and major subsidiaries.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Completed Matric (with Maths).
2. Post-Graduate Accounting / Financial degree.
3. H.Dip Tax essential.
4. 3 years Accounting and Tax experience.
5. SAIT Article plus commercial experience is highly advantageous.

KPI's include:

1. SARS administration:
2. Completion and submission of monthly VAT returns for the holding company and major subsidiaries.
3. Completion and submission of Provisional Tax Returns.
4. Completion and submission of Corporate Income Tax Returns.
5. Tax Clearance Certificate applications.
6. Maintenance of all entity registrations and their tax references.
7. Maintenance of all companies on the SARS e-filing system, attending to all SARS queries.
8. Uploading all T/B's on Thomson Reuters Onesource for the Group.
9. Review of tax schedules and tax packs on Onesource to ensure completeness of information.
10. Assistance with balancing deferred tax for the Group and reporting thereon.
11. Matching of key numbers between Onesource and Reporting systems.
12. Assisting the Operations with queries on Onesource.
13. Management of the tax software system.
14. Financial Year-end Obligations:
15. Preparation of tax computations, schedules and supporting documents not part of the tax software queries.
16. Supplying Auditors with tax information during audit.
17. Assisting Operations with all tax technical queries.
18. Assisting the Tax Compliance Officer with financial statement disclosure and ad hoc queries.
19. Perform other related duties as may be required from time to time.

Ability to speak English and Afrikaans fluently is essential.