Job Purpose
The Advanced Pricing Agreement (APA) auditor needs to be able to plan and conduct a transfer pricing assessment to assess the technical appropriateness of an APA in relation to each APA application in compliance with all legislative requirements.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) and 5-7 years' experience in International and/or Transfer Pricing environment of which 2-3 years at Corporate Income Tax technical specialist level.
Job Outputs:
Process
Plan and conduct multiple tax audits on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance to the relevant acts.
Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job in order to perform contracted work outputs and report on and escalate any shortfalls.
Lead, plan and conduct full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
Execute specialist input through investigation & opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
Initiate process and procedural changes, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the
Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation
Governance
Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.
People
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
Finance
Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.
Client
Plan, conduct and lead full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Behavioural competencies
Fairness and Transparency
Analytical Thinking
Accountability
Conceptual Ability
Drive for Results
Persuasion Ability
Trust
Respect
Honesty and Integrity
Problem Solving and Analysis
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Organisational Awareness
Building Sustainability
Technical competencies
Functional Policies and Procedures
Reporting
Analysis and Interpretation of Financial
Business Knowledge
Audit Methodology
Quality Orientation
Customer Liaison
Problem Analysis and Judgement
Planning and Organising
Business Acumen
Risk Identification