Snr Manager: Taxation

Operating Division:Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
Employee Group:Permanent
Department:TR-FIN-Taxation-PKT
Location:Parktown
Reporting To:General Manager: Finance
Grade:D
Reference:req5678

The closing date is on It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

• To assist in the implementation of the Company's taxation strategy in respect of direct and indirect tax so as to ensure that TRIM complies fully with taxation requirements and legislation.
• To support the Transnet Group Tax team in the delivery of their responsibility as regards to the management of Transnet Group’s tax affairs.
• To identify tax planning risks relevant to TRIM, manage those risks and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• To provide strategic leadership and management oversight on all aspects of the TRIM tax function for both direct and indirect taxes.
• To coordinate and ensure that all taxation guidelines, processes and procedures for both direct and indirect taxes are in place.
• To ensure that TRIM complies fully with the taxation requirements and all relevant legislation

Position Outputs

• Perform reviews and spot checks on business processes and practices to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation. Where necessary, recommend changes.
• Ensure that Transnet taxation guidelines, processes and procedures are updated with any changes in tax legislation and that these updates are properly communicated to the business.
• Ensure that the Transnet Group Tax strategies and directives are applied consistently at the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager tax division
• Identify and manage tax risks (income tax, vat, customs duty and ad hoc projects) within Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager to ensure compliance with the tax legislation.
• Ensure that internal controls are properly and consistently implemented. Monitor non-compliance to ensure that the appropriate process was used, exceptions are followed up and appropriate corrective action taken.
• Research, develop, and implement tax planning strategies, including new business initiatives. Research tax issues and provide relevant tax advice to the business.
• Research and provide tax advice on the business cases and contracts that are presented on the capital investment committee.
• Lead and manage the staff within the Taxation department so that they meet the objectives of their roles and obtain the necessary guidance and development. Ensure that staff performance is evaluated on a regular basis and that training targets are met.

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom (Hons) Accounting or Financial Management and a Postgraduate degree/diploma in Taxation
• CA(SA) would be added advantage
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in Tax environment with at least 5 years at management level
• Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment
• Must undergo Lifestyle Audit
• Standard Job Requirements
• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required

Competencies

•Strategy & Sustainability
•Strategic Thinking
Translates strategies into measurable goals and objectives to achieve the organisations vision.
•Commercial Awareness
Keeps abreast of internal and external factors that can impact the business; is aware of developments in organisational structures, economics and politics where relevant
•Innovating
Generates new ideas or solutions by thinking "outside of the box"; reviews current processes or systems and identifies ways to optimise them
•Inspirational Leadership
•Inspiring People
Inspires, motivates and empowers team members to do their best
•Managing Talent
Provides clear direction and sets performance standards/requirements for the team
•Leading Change
Manages and directs change initiatives.
•Embracing Diversity
Manages and promotes equal opportunity and has an appreciation for diversity in the workplace
Business Performance and Delivery
•Lead Business Performance
Manages the business to be more efficient and effective
•Strategic Decision Making
Is decisive and takes full accountability for decisions
•Business Acumen
Understands and deals with various business situation using obtained knowledge and a broad spectrum of expertise
•Analysing
Thinks in a systemic way but is open to new approaches
•Relationship Management
•Communicating Effectively
Communicates the business strategy and objectives in a clear and manner
•Collaborating and Networking
Build wide and effective relationships with people inside and outside of the organisation to help achieve the organisations goals and objectives
•Service Orientated
Leads by example; strives for a customer centric culture where everyone acts with the customer in mind
•Corporate Governance & Compliance
•Leading Governance
Always work in the best interest of the organisation and aligns business practices to ethical obligations and good corporate governance.
•Leading Safety Practice
Takes full responsibility for adherence to safety practices within the department
•Leading Risk Management
•Personal Mastery
•Learning and Applying Expertise
•Resilience
•Emotional Intelligence
•Vigour & Personal Drive

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

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