- Extract information from SAP, archives and liaise with Africa Operating Unit departments and Financial Services teams to obtain supporting information required for tax audits and Revenue Authorities requests for information.
- Analyze, compile and present supporting information required by routine Revenue Authority information requests and audits in collaboration with Corporate Tax and EY
- Preparation of monthly VAT, WHT and Withholding VAT (as applicable) Computations, Returns and payment requests and prepare related journal vouchers for posting into the ledger
- Preparation of Quarterly tax computations for income tax and deferred tax and related journal vouchers for posting into the ledger
- Prepare provisional tax computation and return for review by Local Entity Controller.
- Prepare annual tax calculation, return and accompanying tax schedules for review by Local Entity Controller
- Maintain listing schedule of all provisional tax /additional assessment payments made to Revenue Authorities with supporting documentation.
- Support monthly reconciliation of tax related GL accounts and follow up of reconciling items.
- Ensure correct categorization of payments made to Revenue Authorities for all taxes by reviewing Revenue Authorities statements of accounts and following up with Revenue Authorities on errors identified
- Quarterly update of the Deferred Tax listing of permanent and temporary difference for all balance sheet accounts
- Follow up with Revenue Authorities on tax clearance certificates by completing and submitting the relevant on-line forms
- Prepare SPP 13.1 tax forms and supporting documentation to Corporate Tax within 3 weeks of filling the annual tax return
- Work with Local Entity Controller and Legal to close / liquidate any dormant legal entities in the jurisdiction
- Research on and respond to ad hoc tax queries and related assignments as may be allocated by the Local Entity Controller
- Monthly Balance Sheet Reviews as part of the USGAAP closing process. This also includes actioning queries identified during balance sheet reviews.
- Reconciling of GL accounts monthly e.g.: Prepayments, Leases.
- Reconciling of Vendor accounts specific to Controllership e.g.: Kaplan& Stratton and EY.
- Creation of Purchase Requisitions for Controllership and follow up on queries and ensuring GRVs are done on time.
- Compiling and submitting ALL government requested statistical forms.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
- University degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Tax or related.
- Cross cultural exposure is required and an ability to interact across functions and hierarchies.
- Ability to communicate with confidence and influence diverse stakeholders is crucial.
- Tax Compliance requirements
- Advanced SAP and Excel analytical skills
- Collaboration skills
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