Are you a Tax guru?

If you have technical tax knowledge working in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland then we want to hear from you as soon as possible. A brand new position exists. Work for one of the best performing Retail companies in its field. We are looking for a mature, proactive, resourceful, hands-on individual who is driven with good initiative. If you are an independent worker who is able to work well with minimum supervision and would like to leave your stamp and make this role your own, then this amazing opportunity is for you.


Qualification:

BComm (Accounting) or relevant Accounting/Tax qualification

CA (SA) not a requirement but would be an advantage

Advanced level of Excel, Office Software and Financial Systems


Skills & Experience:

Understanding of Legislation and/or experience in International Tax in BLNS countries only (Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland)

At least 2 years’ experience in a Tax or Accounting position with tax responsibilities

Tax compliance experience

Problem solving

Decision making

Building and maintaining healthy relationships

Good commercial and business acumen

Experience in liaising with regulators on tax matters (e.g. audits/revenue authorities)


Job Description:

The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Group Tax Manager, and the Tax Manager and will be responsible for the following:

Identify and report on BLNS tax compliance status and key tax risks relating to these countries, across businesses and divisions

Facilitate BLNS forum sessions

Roll out of applicable operational tax policies to BLNS entities

Research identified areas of concern and determine impact on different businesses/division’s BLNS entities

Review BLNS WHT processes and suggest improvement

Liaise with regulators on tax matters (e.g. audits/revenue authority queries)

Facilitate Internal & External BLNS Tax Audits and Independent Tax Reviews

Co-ordinate tax advice/decisions across businesses/divisions and ensure accurate implementation

Review BLNS entities’ income tax computations and detail tax disclosures for quarterly and year-end reporting purposes

Review BLNS entities’ income tax returns for filing purposes

Maintain BLNS Tax Risk Management report and summaries

Quarterly reporting to Tax Manager on BLNS TRM status