Spec Tax Secunda Ops & Small Entities

Sasol; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Specialist in Tax for their Synfuels Operations in Johannesburg. The role involves managing compliance for statutory taxes, advising on VAT and direct taxes, and supporting the Senior Manager Tax. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in tax compliance and advisory.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant tax experience.
• Preference for CA with Tax Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory tax matters and compliance for Synfuels Operations.
• Provide advice on direct and indirect taxes, ensuring compliance.
• Conduct audits and reviews to minimize noncompliance.

Skills

Tax Compliance

VAT Knowledge

Risk Management

Tax Advisory

Education

University Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job title : Spec Tax Secunda ops & small entities

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : June 18, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Purpose of Job

• Direct and Indirect Tax compliance functions for Synfuels Operations. The incumbent will be responsible for all tax compliance relating to the Synfuels Operations business. The incumbent will also take responsibility for the compliance of small business operations (Trusts, Club and Non-Profit Organisations). The incumbent will be responsible for consolidating divisions for tax purposes and various tax review functions. The incumbent will support the Senior Manager Tax to ensure that the business is tax compliant and to add value to the business of the SA operations group.

Key Accountabilities

Direct Tax

• Ensure proper treatment and management of statutory tax matters, tax return compliance, accounting for taxes and payments.
• Compiling normal and deferred tax on One source for half year and year-end.
• Compiling income tax returns with all necessary supporting schedules.
• Consult to the business on corporate taxes from planning & compliance perspective.
• Guidance and advice on corporate direct taxes which impact the Group’s tax liability and mitigate adverse tax consequences, in conjunction with BU CFO.
• Conducts reviews to identify areas of potential noncompliance and incorrect tax treatment.
• Avoid additional tax, penalties and interest payable.
• Assist and validate current and deferred tax charge for financial reporting purposes.
• Accurate reflection of tax charge.
• Ensure proper treatment and management of all tax matters relating to international activities.
• Areas of noncompliance isolated and corrective action taken.

Indirect Taxes

• Provides advice and guidance on VAT, customs and excise duties.
• Ensures proper treatment and management of statutory indirect taxes, compliance, accounting and remittance.
• Compliance assured, risk managed and opportunities maximized.
• Advices on VAT treatment of transactions both from an compliance and planning perspective.
• Areas of noncompliance identified and corrective action taken.
• Conducts Vat reviews to identify areas of potential noncompliance
• Minimized VAT costs to business and compliance ensured
• Investigate and resolve queries on indirect tax audits conducted by tax authorities.
• Monthly VAT audits to ensure compliance to regulatory framework.
• Manage customs & excise audits and ensure compliance, where applicable.
• Queries resolved and / or action instituted.

General

• Comply to Dividends tax and withholding tax requirements.
• Identify and comply with SOX requirements.
• Tax projects Advisory to BU CFO.
• Incumbent should develop support for the functions he / she performs.
• Keep Senior Manager Tax South Africa informed on all the above tax matters.

Formal Education

• University Bachelors Degree

Working Experience

• Experience : 6+ relevant years

Certifications

• Preference will be given to CA with Tax Qualification.

Required Personal and Professional Skills