VAT Specialist: Compliance, Reconciliation & Reporting

Old Mutual Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited in South Africa seeks a VAT Accountant to manage monthly VAT returns, reconciliations, and reporting for the OML Group. You will support VAT compliance, dashboards, and stakeholder queries, ensuring accurate data and timely filings.

The role requires accounting qualifications, 2+ years in tax/compliance, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of VAT legislation. You will work in a fast-paced financial services environment with strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or equivalent qualification.
• 2+ years tax compliance experience advantageous.
• Knowledge of VAT Act and VAT processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns for the OML Group.
• Assist VAT Lead with apportionment methodology and compliance.
• Review VAT reconciliations and clear VAT control accounts monthly.
• Capture VAT payments and prepare reconciliation journals.
• Prepare VAT dashboard and monthly analytics/reports.

Skills

VAT compliance

Excel skills

Data analytics

Financial services

Problem solving

Education

Accounting degree

Advanced Tax qualification

Job description

Old Mutual Limited in South Africa seeks a VAT Accountant to manage monthly VAT returns, reconciliations, and reporting for the OML Group. You will support VAT compliance, dashboards, and stakeholder queries, ensuring accurate data and timely filings.

The role requires accounting qualifications, 2+ years in tax/compliance, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of VAT legislation. You will work in a fast-paced financial services environment with strict deadlines.