Tax Specialist

Network Finance; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 720 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tax Professional to enhance its tax function across diverse sectors including manufacturing and retail. This dynamic role involves ensuring compliance with South African tax laws, managing cross-border taxation, and developing strategic tax plans to optimize the company's tax position. With a focus on process improvement and risk management, you'll work closely with various internal teams to provide expert tax guidance. If you're ready to take on a challenging role that impacts multiple businesses, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in corporate tax across multiple industries.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax laws and cross-border taxation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SARS tax regulations including VAT and PAYE.
• Develop tax-efficient structures to optimize the company's tax position.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Cross-Border Tax Management

Tax Planning & Strategy

Audit & Risk Management

Legislative Updates

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance

Professional tax qualification (e.g., SAIT, CIMA, CA(SA))

Tools

SARS eFiling

Customs Regulations

Job description

If you are a Tax Professional who is able to roll up their sleeves and get involved in ad hoc projects across various businesses, then this is the opportunity for you.

Duties & Responsibilities

This role requires a seasoned professional with a diverse background across multiple industries. As a multifaceted organization, this company seeks a skilled tax expert to lead and enhance its tax function. The organization, as a holding entity, oversees businesses in imports and exports, manufacturing, retail, restaurants, and real estate.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Tax Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with South African Revenue Service (SARS) tax regulations, including VAT, PAYE, corporate tax, customs duties, and other statutory obligations.
2. Cross-Border Tax Management: Handle taxation matters related to international transactions, including transfer pricing, withholding tax, and double taxation agreements.
3. Tax Planning & Strategy: Develop tax-efficient structures to optimize the company's tax position while remaining compliant with tax laws.
4. Audit & Risk Management: Liaise with SARS, manage tax audits, and address any tax-related inquiries or disputes.
5. Legislative Updates: Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, ensuring the business remains compliant and adapts accordingly.
6. Liaison & Advisory: Provide tax-related guidance to internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and operations teams.
7. Process Improvement: Implement tax-efficient policies and procedures to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience :

1. Bachelor's Degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. Professional tax qualification (e.g., SAIT, CIMA, CA(SA), or similar) is advantageous.
3. Minimum of 3-6 years of experience in corporate tax, preferably with exposure to multiple industries.
4. Strong knowledge of South African tax laws and experience with cross-border taxation.
5. Familiarity with SARS eFiling, customs regulations, and international tax treaties.
6. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
7. Ability to work independently and manage multiple business tax structures effectively.

Additional Information

If you are interested in this opportunity or similar positions, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, visit www.networkrecruitment.co.za.

If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept in our database for any other suitable roles.

Contact Details

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Package & Remuneration

R 500,000 - R 720,000 annually

Required Experience :

3-6 years

Vacancy :

1