Kru / Am / 10 / 02 / 2023 Krugersdorp Local Office – Administration Manager

Epiroc Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Specialist to enhance their global tax strategies. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement tax planning strategies, optimize legal structures, and ensure compliance with international tax standards. Your expertise will be crucial in managing the effective tax rate and assessing financial impacts of business decisions. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with finance, legal, and operations teams, making a significant impact on the organization's tax efficiency and compliance. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence in tax management and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax planning and compliance in a multinational environment.
• Strong analytical skills to assess tax implications of business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tax strategies to optimize the organization's tax position.
• Ensure compliance with international tax regulations and timely filing of returns.

Skills

Tax Planning

Legal Structure Optimization

Effective Tax Rate Management

Cross Border Tax Planning

Financial Modelling

International Tax Compliance

Tax Legislation Monitoring

Documentation & Reporting

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional Tax Certification

Job description

Tax Specialist Responsibilities

1. Tax Planning: Developing, formulating, and executing tax planning strategies tailored to the group tax environment.
2. Legal Structure Optimization: Assessing the organization's legal structure globally to enhance tax efficiency.
3. Effective Tax Rate Management: Analyzing the organization's Effective Tax Rate (ETR) worldwide and devising strategies to optimize it.
4. Cross Border Tax Planning: Optimizing cross-border transactions to minimize withholding taxes, double taxation, and other issues.
5. Financial Modelling: Using financial models to assess the tax impact of business decisions like expansions, mergers, and acquisitions.
6. International Tax Compliance: Ensuring adherence to international tax standards and treaties applicable to group transactions.
7. Tax Legislation Monitoring: Keeping updated on changes in tax laws and regulations across countries and adjusting strategies accordingly.
8. Documentation & Reporting: Preparing and maintaining documentation to support tax strategies and demonstrate compliance.
9. Risk Assessment: Conducting tax risk assessments, evaluating audit likelihood, and potential dispute impacts.
10. Stakeholder Communication: Collaborating with finance, legal, and operations teams to align tax strategies with business goals.
11. Tax Law Expertise: Developing a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations in operational regions.
12. Tax Filing & Payments: Ensuring accurate and timely filing of tax returns and payments.
13. Withholding Tax Review: Reviewing withholding tax requirements with country finance teams and ensuring compliance.
14. Record Maintenance: Keeping organized records of all tax-related transactions and correspondence.
15. Tax Reporting: Submitting necessary tax reports and disclosures on time.
16. Tax Credits & Incentives: Identifying and claiming eligible tax credits, deductions, and incentives.
17. Tax Dispute Management: Responding to audits, inquiries, and requests from tax authorities, providing documentation and negotiations.
18. Training & Guidance: Providing tax compliance training to internal teams.
19. Risk Management: Conducting periodic compliance risk assessments and advising mitigation strategies.
20. Regulation Updates: Staying informed on local tax law changes and adjusting practices accordingly.
21. Record Policies: Implementing policies for safeguarding and accessible tax records.
22. Vendor Compliance: Ensuring vendors and suppliers are tax compliant, verifying tax IDs, and withholding taxes when required.
23. Tax Authority Relations: Maintaining open communication with tax authorities and responding promptly to inquiries.