
Tax Analyst
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for gathering and processing the information required for international compliance and transfer pricing, and provide support with the year-end provision
- Provide support for tax audits and answers to inquiries from various taxing jurisdictions
- Assist corporate accounting in the verification of tax account balances (sales tax/VAT/GST, deferred tax, current tax accounts, etc.)
- Update and maintain the tax calendar
- Providing tax support and tax advice to business
- Review all tax payments and tax returns (direct and indirect tax) whether on a weekly, biweekly, quarterly, or annual basis
- Regularly perform audits on the system to ensure data integrity; responsible for the resolution of discrepancies that might adversely impact on the company's tax returns
- Assist the Tax team with various ad hoc projects, and analysis
- Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting/ finance, or in a business related field. Having a CA, ACCA or CPA designation is advantageous.
- At least 3 to 4 years tax experience gained within a commercial environment of a multinational Group, candidates with a mixture of Big Four experience and in-house experience are also encouraged to apply
- Knowledge: Possess strong working knowledge of and ability to apply accounting
- Concepts: practical international tax interpretive knowledge gained from an established taxing jurisdiction (for example- SA, UK, Europe, US); and the ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of data and related compliance/regulations
- Computer skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel. It is also essential that they possess strong computer skills to perform digital and online related tax duties
- Quantitative skills: It also vital that they possess strong mathematical and quantitative skills to handle tax audits, reconciliation related tax matters
- Attention to detail: They must be meticulously detailed individuals to ensure excellent reconciliation and consistently accurate filling of reports, preparation of documents, and effective performance of other duties assigned
- Organizational skills: Highly organized individual with the ability to multi-task and prioritize projects to ensure completion within assigned deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Sound analytical skills: They require strong analytical skills to create highly detailed tax reports and accurately fill out tax forms
- Communication skills: Must possess strong verbal and written communications skills necessary for explaining tax processes and making recommendations.
- Hybrid, Casual work environment
- Responsible PTO policy: Take the time off that you need. We are truly committed to a positive work-life balance, recognising that it is important to be happy and fulfilled in both
- Training & Development: Learning the advanced partnership automation products
- Medical Aid and Provident Fund Group schemes with Discovery & Bonitas for medical aid
- Group scheme for provident fund
- Restricted Stock Units: 3-year vesting schedule pending Board approval
- Internet Allowance
- Fitness club fee reimbursements
- Technology stipend
- Primary Caregiver Leave
- Mental Health and Wellness Benefit - Including 12 Therapy/Coaching sessions + Dependent coverage