Do you have an in-depth knowledge of tax laws and the ability to interpret complex statistical/financial data? Our client, a freight Company has an exciting new career opportunity available. The incumbent will be required to organise/perform the tax planning, research & compliance activities for multiple countries that support the achievement of the most desirable tax results for the business.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts research into diverse situations that may impact the corporation’s foreign tax liability and reports findings to management with supporting rationale.
• Contributes to development of actions that need to be taken and in determining the potential impact. Implements the agreed solution. 
• Creates & maintains required tax documentation and related paperwork for each country, in the required formats to meet both the Company & statutory requirements.
• Implements the standards & processes for controlling the effective storage & retrieval of tax related documentation. 
• Participates in conducting tax examinations in multiple countries. Performs diverse defined checks and analysis on tax allocations, processes or methodologies and research and develops accurate & timely recommendations for management. 
• Analyses specific changes in business practice or operations and assists in the development of recommendations on the most effective transfer pricing policy. Reviews the evolution of the business to determine the impact and any changes to the existing transfer pricing policy. 
• Uses approved processes to ensure that the tax policies and procedures are correctly implemented in the various countries.
• Support local country Finance departments in ensuring that the quarterly and year-end tax provisions are correctly prepared within the required timeframes and reviews results to ensure overall accuracy and completeness. Reports issues encountered. 
• Research and provides information to headquarters and regional functional heads on potential tax implications or risks for diverse business situations. 
• Maintains and develops an in-depth knowledge of practices & trends in international & local tax laws & related legislation that may impact the Company. Incorporates the knowledge in day to day actions, specific situations and recommendations for the business. 
• Researches miscellaneous complex issues/situations that may have either a direct or indirect tax impact. Reports findings and develops recommendations needed to minimise tax risk/exposures. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (essential)
• Degree/professional qualification in Law (specializing in Taxation) or a Accounting related qualification
• Tax Diploma
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role
• Excellent computer skills (word, excel and access)
• Good understanding of the capabilities of financial accounting & related I.T. systems
• Understanding of general accounting practices and principles
• In-depth knowledge of tax laws
• Good communication skills

Ref: JHB000601/MA