Assistant Tax Specialist

Discovery Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African company is seeking an Assistant Tax Specialist to assist with tax compliance and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have a Bcomm degree, keen analytical and communication skills, as well as 3-4 years of relevant experience in a tax department. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of South African tax legislation are crucial. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in a tax department within a consulting firm or corporate.
• Knowledge and application of South African tax legislation.
• Understanding of IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tax compliance and reporting for various companies.
• Resolve tax administration matters for the SA group.
• Prepare tax returns and manage SARS queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bcomm (Accounting)

Post graduate studies in taxation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Discovery- Group Tax

Assistant Tax Specialist

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Group Tax

The Group Tax Department is responsible for the Tax Strategy of Discovery. This encompasses the following functions:

• Responsible for tax planning, compliance, reporting throughout the group
• Provides technical advice to business to ensure compliance with existing and new legislation
• Responsible for tax calculations, tax return submissions, tax accounting and reporting
• Engaging with and managing relationships with SARS

About the role

The successful candidate will be required to assist in meeting the tax compliance and reporting requirements for various companies within the group

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Resolve tax administration matters for the SA group
• Assist in the provision of advice regarding indirect tax matters (primarily VAT and PAYE) to the SA Group
• Assist in the review of VAT packs for the SA Group.
• Analyzing financial data, preparing informational reports, schedules and dashboards.
• Researching the tax consequences of business transactions to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act, VAT Act and Tax Administration Act.
• Liase with business in terms of their tax related queries in order to address them as required.
• Assist in drafting responses to SARS, maintain a healthy relationship with them by responding to queries efficiently.
• Preparing of provisional, final income and deferred tax computations of various companies within the group.
• Accounting and reporting on taxes in terms of IFRS, preparing and recording of group wide tax accounting entries, preparing reconciliations of various tax accounts.
• Preparing and submission of various tax returns and resolving any related tax queries.
• Performing ad-hoc tasks and projects to support the Group Tax team as required.

Education and Experience

• Bcomm (Accounting)
• Post graduate studies in taxation beneficial
• Excellent Excel knowledge
• Knowledge, understanding and application of South African tax legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS
• 3-4 years’ experience in a tax department within a consulting firm or corporate, advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical, interpretation and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)
• Ability to cope with pressure and deadlines in a fast moving environment
• Ability to work in a team or alone
• Display tenacity by managing deadlines and stimulated by working in a pressurised environment.
• Ability to plan, organize and control own work effort
• Clear and concise organization and presentation of work
• Be willing to learn and take on new projects with direction from another member of the team

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.