To maintain the integrity of the tax accounting function for the group in accordance with sound tax accounting principles, company policies and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Finance, BCom or BAcc taxation preferred.
- 3+ years of relevant tax experience.
- SAP, e-filing, easy file, advanced excel experience required.
(The primary tasks, functions, and deliverables of the role)
- Oversee tax accounting administration through maintaining e-filing database, tax database, SARS correspondence register, and valid tax clearance certificates;
- Ensure all returns (VAT201, EMP201, ITR14, IRP6 and EM501) filed timeously and payments are made on time;
- Ensure tax compliance for all entities and resolving non-compliance within 24 hours;
- Assist with the maintenance and reporting on the Media24 Tax Group Policy and the Tax control framework;
- Compile third party appointment compliance review and reporting;
- Prepare monthly VAT review;
- Assist with preparation of income tax returns and dividend tax returns;
- Assist with maintenance and monitoring of freelancer compliance;
- Assist with year-end and CbC annual reporting;
- Provide training and support on tax updates and transactions to relevant stakeholders;
- Liaise with and assist internal and external auditors as and when needed
- Assist with ad-hoc tasks as required by tax manager;
(The abilities that the individual needs to perform this role effectively)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels.
- Ability to effectively plan and organize.
- Well- rounded project management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Analytical thinking
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Deadline driven with a pragmatic approach to systems and processes.
- Initiative and resourceful.
- Ability to work under pressure.
