Direct Tax Analyst

TotalEnergies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Tax professional to manage direct tax compliance, reporting, and transfer pricing matters for the TMSA Group. You will oversee timely tax returns, tax journals, and related reconciliations, working with local and group finance teams.

The role requires 6-8 years in corporate tax, strong SAP and OneSource skills, and a Diploma or MSc in Taxation with relevant accreditation.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification Diploma in Taxation or M Com Taxation advantageous.
• Accreditation with accounting or tax body.
• 6-8 years' experience in Corporate Tax (tax accounting, tax compliance, tax advice and SARS controversy).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit direct tax returns (Income Tax and Withholding Tax) for the TMSA Group.
• Prepare and submit tax payments to authorities in the general ledger.
• Reconcile direct tax accounts including deferred tax for year-end disclosures.
• Prepare monthly current, withholding, and deferred tax calculations; prepare tax journals.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

Post-qualification Diploma in Taxation or M Com Taxation advantageous

Accreditation with accounting or tax body

Tools

SAP

OneSource Corporate Tax

Job description

Country South Africa City JOHANNESBURG

Area South Africa

Workplace location JOHANNESBURG-BIERMANN AV(ZAF) Employer company TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd Domain Finance Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 3 years

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.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.