The Group Tax Department is responsible for the Tax Strategy of Discovery. This encompasses the following functions:
Responsible for tax planning, compliance, reporting throughout the group
Provides technical advice to business to ensure compliance with existing and new legislation
Responsible for tax calculations, tax return submissions, tax accounting and reporting
Engaging with and managing relationships with SARS
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
Preparation/review of various tax reporting requirements for the Corporate Tax Function.
Assist in the preparation/review of various section 9D CFC controlled foreign company calculations
Assist in researching and advising business of corporate tax implications for various business transactions
Keep up to date with relevant Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act guidelines
Provide training on technical corporate tax matters to business units as required.
Preparation of the Income tax and deferred tax computations of various subsidiaries in the Gorup to assist with interim and year end reporting requirements
Preparation of tax returns for various subsidiaries within the Group.
Liasing directly with auditors (internal and external)
Liase directly with external legal advisors on technical matters as appropriate.
Preparation of various reports and internal memorandums
Any other ad-hoc items to support the Group Tax Function as necessary. This may include tasks related to other taxes as well including for example international tax aspects, VAT and other indirect taxes.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Excellent Excel knowledge
Detailed knowledge, understanding and application of South African tax legislation, including international tax related concepts.
Knowledge and understanding of IFRS
Education and Experience
Bcomm (Accounting) or CA(SA)
2-5 years experience in a tax department within a large corporate, (financial services is preferable) dealing primarily with local corporate income tax matters
Advanced postgraduate qualifications in tax (preferable).