Taxation and Transfer Pricing Accountant

NTT; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Johannesburg seeks a Taxation Accountant to prepare and submit tax returns, advise on tax matters, and ensure compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, strong organizational skills, and experience in similar roles. The company offers a hybrid work environment and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain solid working relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Good knowledge of accounting processes and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates high ethics and adherence to company values.
• Precise and meticulous in preparing tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tax statements and returns for the company.
• Advise on financial and tax matters and ensure compliance.
• Manage tax software and implement necessary updates.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provision.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Planning and organizing skills

Accounting process knowledge

Problem analysis and solving

Pressure management

Prioritization skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Mathematical skills

Deductive reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or related field

Registered Tax Practitioner

Job description

Overview

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Taxation Accountant is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for preparing and submitting tax statements and returns for the company. This role provides advice on financial and tax matters and provides support to ensure tax legislation and planning compliance. This role takes responsibility for all related documentation, support and research any relevant issues, responding to tax correspondence and assisting with the preparation of the quarterly and annual tax provision and related tax accounting.

Key responsibilities

• Uses tax form instructions and tax tables to make proper entries on tax submission forms.
• Assists with the development of corporate tax plan that ensure proper reporting of tax planning initiatives.
• Ensures timely and accurate filing of all relevant direct and indirect tax returns.
• Assists with finding tax solution to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
• Assists with the management of tax software and implement new features and updates as and when required.
• Coordinates specific processes to support the implementation and execution of the taxation cycle in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.
• Prepares tax returns to ensure their alignment to federal and state income taxes for company at a local level for quarterly and annual federal and related tax compliance.
• Assists with the preparation of the quarterly and annual tax provision and related tax accounting such as the reconciliation of tax data on financial statements.
• Prepares a large number of documents on behalf of the company including written correspondence and documents to be submitted to the relevant taxation bodies.
• Prepares responses related to all types of tax and collates the information required for tax audits and queries raised by taxation regulators in the region.
• Obtains any supporting documents and compiles tax schedules for annual income tax returns.
• Assists with the coordination and reviews of the payment of taxes and remains abreast of developments and trends in their area of focus.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain solid working relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Good knowledge of accounting processes and procedures.
• Problem analysis and solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Demonstrates mathematical skills.
• Exhibits deductive reasoning skills.
• Ability to produce a high quality of work.
• Demonstrate high ethics and adherence to company values.
• Precise and meticulous when preparing tax returns and other related documentation.

Academic qualifications and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance / accounting or related field preferred.
• Registered with a professional body as Tax Practitioner

Required experience

• Seasoned demonstrated work experience in similar role.
• Seasoned demonstrated work experience in a related environment.
• Seasoned demonstrated experience dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Workplace type

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.