Director: Tax

Highly competent Project Director to manage the tax function in so far as commenting on tax legislation, managing relationships with key stakeholders and keeping members abreast of the latest developments where tax is concerned.

Continuous review of all relevant new and proposed legislation is required to identify issues affecting the profession and members, in order to address such issues in a pro-active manner.

Representing on legislative projects and initiatives of key interest to the profession.

Enhancing members competence on all related issues by pro-active communication as well as assisting members with related queries.

Your CA (SA) and additional tax or legal qualifications are preferable with experience of 3 years post qualification in a technical environment. Good working experience of tax, SARS and related processes will secure.

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Tax Accountant

R450, 000 - R700, 000 CTC (Negotiable). At a well know financial institution based in Johannesburg North. The tax department is a subsection of the larger Finance department.

Pure tax accounting

• The tax accountant would assist with monthly normal tax and deferred tax computations, reviewing the effective tax rates, explaining variances, reviewing STC calculations, etc.
• It would constitute a 'pull together and review for reasonableness and correctness' role, as the computations are currently being performed by accountants in the Finance department. The person would work closely with the accountants in Finance.

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Tax Manager

R450, 000 - R700, 000 CTC (Negotiable). At a well know financial institution based in Johannesburg North. The tax department is a subsection of the larger Finance department.

Pure tax accounting

• The tax accountant would assist with monthly normal tax and deferred tax computations, reviewing the effective tax rates, explaining variances, reviewing STC calculations, etc.
• It would constitute a 'pull together and review for reasonableness and correctness' role, as the computations are currently being performed by accountants in the Finance department. The person would work closely with the accountants in Finance.

Tax budgets to be performed

• Rolling annual forecasts (RAF's, e.g. 3+9 = 3 months actual+9 months budget) to be maintained.
• Also, the role would include working with those in Finance involved with tax on improving the reporting system and tools to provide useful management information timorously.
• Liaising and gathering information for the company.
• The role would include reporting the company's taxation results to their holding company.
• The role would include gathering transfer pricing information from within the company to the holding company.
• The role would not include compliance as it is performed at Group level. This should be a relatively small part of the role.
• The role would not include much tax technical work (e.g. product approval).
• The individual would need to understand the accounting side of tax well, which includes normal tax, deferred tax, STC, withholding tax (not the rates etc.) but the mechanics. Being able to perform and understand tax rate reconciliations is important. The information systems are not very sophisticated, needing the individual to understand the general mechanics of tax well. The role is more accounting focussed than tax focussed.

Experience and qualifications

• The individual needs to be an enthusiastic, energetic and a self starter. Reliable and disciplined.
• The individual needs large organisation tax experience
• Investment Banking experience advantageous
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• CA (SA) - Advantageous
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous
• H Dip Tax

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Tax Manager

This well known, established company is seeking the employment of a Group Accountant / Tax Manager at their head office in Centurion

QUALIFICATIONSAND EXPERIENCE

• Chartered Accountant with extensive business exposure including preparation of annual reports.
• Proven expertise in business and financial management including handling treasury matters as well as initiatives to strengthen the balance sheet.
• Strong leadership skills and financial expertise.
• Proven expertise in handling taxation issues and overall tax planning / a qualification in tax will be an advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Preparation of reports for the Group for submission to the Excom and Board of Directors.
• Statutory reports including Annual Report, Quarterly submission to Reserve Bank, Stats SA and ENE to National Treasury.
• Reports to stakeholders - give input into the monthly and quarterly consolidated group accounts and reports to DPE.
• Development and maintenance of company financial policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the group financial planning and reporting system which addresses risks, resources, provisions and investments.
• Balance sheet management to ensure the effective utilisation of resources within the group enabling the achievement of growth objectives.
• Contribution towards the business strategy and policy formulation.
• Audit reports including reviewing and following up on group audit issues.
• Management of people including the TOPP Programme.
• Budget - give input into group budgeting process and compilation.
• IT Governance - ensure compliance to IT framework and entities.
• Group tax - administer group compliance with tax legislation.
• Preparation and submission of tax returns (including overall coordination of taxation issues).

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Tax Clerk

Join this dynamic firm CA\'s with your tax knowledge. Only applicants who are living in Cape Town will be considered.

Minimum Requirements

• National Certificate/ Diploma in Taxation.
• Matric (minimum).
• 6 Months on the job training.
• Basic knowledge of Management Accounting and Cost Accounting.

Job Specification

• Tax returns.
• Registrations for: VAT, Paye, UIF, WCA, SDL.
• Client general correspondence.
• SARS queries and follow-ups.
• Cash flow statements.
• Provisional tax.

Daily

• Completion and lodging tax returns.
• Registrations for VAT, Paye, UIF, WCA, SDL etc.
• Client general correspondence: such as requesting information from clients via email, fax and telephone.
• Phoning SARS regarding queries and refund follow-ups.
• Cash flow statements
• Skills for depreciable asset disposal.
• Year-end adjustments.
• Preparation and analysis of financial statement
• Microsoft Office
• Greatsoft
• E-Filing
• E-Tax
• Ability to work in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good communication
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Figure skills
• Patience

Monthly and Annually

• Provisional tax (3 times a year) for four Partners.

Contact Frances Brannekamper (021) 419 0535

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