Tax & Compliance Manager

Pollock & Associates; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to lead a team of Junior Internal Auditors, focusing on financial accuracy and regulatory compliance. This role offers significant potential for professional growth, allowing you to make a real impact within the organization. You will be responsible for preparing audited financial statements, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with financial legislation. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with proficiency in Oracle or SAP. Join a dynamic team and contribute to enhancing processes across African markets while collaborating with international teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-article experience, preferably in a global company.
• Experience with retail operations, particularly in the Food industry.

Responsibilities

• Preparing annual audited financial statements and managing statutory audits.
• Ensuring compliance with local financial reporting and tax legislation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Proficiency in Oracle

Proficiency in SAP

Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs)

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification in Financial Accounting

Membership in SAICA or SAIPA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

A unique opportunity is now open as the current incumbent has been promoted internally.

This role, which reports to the Financial Manager, offers the chance to lead a team of Junior Internal Auditors.

POSITION INFO

Your qualifications and experience are highly valued for this role, which not only offers significant potential for professional growth and development but also the opportunity to make a real impact.

A minimum NQF Level 7 qualification in Financial Accounting with Tax as a subject is required.

While a qualification is preferred, it is not mandatory.

Membership in SAICA or SAIPA and completion of a 3-year article are advantageous.

Proficiency in Oracle or SAP and strong competency in Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) are essential.

You will have 3-5 years of post-article experience, preferably within a global company, as this role requires close collaboration with international tax teams in the USA and global audit teams in Europe.

Experience with retail operations, particularly within the Food industry, is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparing annual audited financial statements.
2. Ensuring strict compliance with local financial reporting and tax legislation.
3. Managing statutory audits.
4. Leading tax reporting efforts.
5. Overseeing internal and external audit controls.
6. Maintaining SOX compliance.
7. Developing efficient tax and compliance procedures.

Your role is crucial in maintaining the company's financial accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role demands strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

It focuses on detail and process improvement.

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process enhancement across African markets.

Due to our clients' Equity Plan preference for Equity Candidates, emphasising equity requirements and your potential contribution is highly significant.