Description:
Tax Compliance Backlog Management:
Submit and/or amend historical income tax returns across six jurisdictions.
Resolve all resulting tax authority queries and manage audits from start to finish.
Catch up on transfer pricing compliance requirements.
Tax Projects & Risk Management:
Lead Voluntary Disclosure processes endâ??toâ??end.
Pursue outstanding tax refunds.
Manage tax audits, ensuring timely responses and highâ??quality submissions.
Oversee inâ??country tax consultants and ensure quality of work performed.
Assess consultant reports for risks and collaborate with finance and tax teams on remediation.
Participate in tax health checks, advisory opinions, and auditorâ??related reporting.
Support the rollout of Transfer Pricing Documentation and contribute to transaction assessments.
Obtain withholding tax DTA rate approvals.
Review taxâ??relevant agreements as needed.
Tax Accounting & Reporting:
Calculate income tax and deferred tax for accruals and provisional taxes.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of all relevant tax accounts in the trial balance.
Maintain group tax tracking schedules.
Prepare clear, timely status reports for management and shareholders.
Maintain accurate openâ??item tracking on Jira daily.
General Responsibilities:
Assist the wider finance team as required.
Stay up to date with regulatory developments in all relevant countries.
Advise on the tax impact of proposed business or structural changes.
Perform ad hoc tasks as needed.
Attributes Required:
Ability to understand complex multinational group structures.
Strong project management capability, with accountability for endâ??toâ??end delivery.
Able to thrive in a fastâ??paced, scaling environment.
Solid understanding of crossâ??border tax principles and dispute resolution processes.
Comfortable with large, complex multinational tax returns.
Able to engage professionally at all levels of seniority.
High accuracy in calculations and accounting.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years postâ??articles experience in tax within a multinational group or tax/accounting practice.
Professional membership: SAIT, SAIPA, ACCA, SAIBA, AGA(SA), CA(SA) or equivalent.
Completed articles, preferably in tax.
BCom plus Postgraduate qualification in Tax.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent numerical ability and high attention to detail.
Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills.
Excellent English communication skills (written & verbal).
Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problemâ??s
06 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za