Job Description

Senior Specialist: Tax

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree (in Accounting or Taxation)
• Masters in Taxation will be advantageous
• Minimum 7 years experience in a tax-related role

Responsibilities:

Income Tax

• Manage the preparation, review, and submission of:
  • Tax packs
  • Provisional tax returns (IRP6)
  • Income tax returns (ITR14)
• E-file tax payments and related documentation.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with deadlines.

Capital Gains Tax

• Prepare detailed calculations on capital transactions.
• Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with CGT regulations.

Mergers and Acquisitions, Reorganisations

• Provide analysis and tax advice on:
  • Mergers
  • Acquisitions
  • Corporate reorganizations
• Optimize tax efficiency.

Dividends Tax

• Ensure correct calculation and timely submission of dividends tax returns.

VAT, PAYE, and Customs

• On an ad hoc basis, prepare, review, and submit VAT and PAYE returns.
• Provide tax advice on:
  • Internal and SARS queries
  • Verifications
  • Requests for information
  • Audits and disputes.
• Oversee and advise on Customs duties to ensure compliance with South African Customs Laws.

Tax Dispute Resolution

• Handle tax disputes with the South African Revenue Service (SARS):
  • Objections
  • Appeals
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings.
• Act as liaison between SARS and the organization to ensure favorable resolutions.
• Prepare, submit, and manage objections and appeals.

Tax Advisory & Opinion Writing

• Provide technical tax opinions on complex matters, including:
  • Corporate transactions
  • Reorganizations.
• Conduct research and provide tax advice to business units and executive management on various tax-related issues.

Ad Hoc Requests/Special Assignments

• Execute special tax reviews or ad hoc tax projects.
• Assist in the performance of special reviews requested by management.
• Prepare and present clear and concise reports for ad hoc projects/assignments.

Quality

• Execute/assist in completion of all tax work in accordance with quality standards.
• Ensure tax business is conducted in line with quality standards and code of ethics.
• Prepare clear and concise reports for tax and ad hoc engagements performed.