Tax Accountant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and submit accurate tax returns and supporting schedules for various South African tax types, including:
  • Corporate Income Tax and Provisional Tax
  • Value-Added Tax (VAT), including maintaining zero rating documentation.
  • Withholding Tax
• International Tax and Accounting
  • Manage the full accounting function for Permanent Establishments.
  • Prepare returns and foreign tax invoices across applicable tax types and countries.
• Tax reporting:
  • Prepare income tax and deferred tax calculations for quarter-end, year-end, forecast, and budget cycles.
  • Compile notes for Annual Financial Statements (AFS) relating to income and deferred tax.
  • Perform general ledger reconciliations for all tax-related accounts
• SARS Engagement and Compliance:
  • Draft and submit responses to SARS audit requests, including paragraph 19(3) letters and VAT verifications.
  • Maintain and manage SARS tax registrations (new and existing).
• Tax Legislation and Incentives:
  • Monitor developments in tax legislation
  • Assist with preparing schedules & reports for tax incentives and allowances
  • Conduct tax research to support compliance and strategic decision-making.
• Perform routine and ad hoc tax and accounting calculations and analysis.
• Maintain and update internal tax policies and procedures.
• Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned by management.

POST REQUIREMENTS:

Qualification

• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) qualification in B.Com with Accounting and Tax.
• Professional designation (e.g. SAIT, SAIPA, AGA (SA), or another SARS Registered Controlling Body.)
• At least 3 years’ experience, including tax activities.

Additional training or experience that will be advantageous:

• Manufacturing industry experience
• Cross-border transactions tax experience
• International tax experience
• SAP experience

Skills and competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and South African tax legislation, with proven ability to interpret and apply complex tax regulations accurately and effectively.
• High ethical standards, self-driven, and committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with changes in tax legislation.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under pressure while solving complex tax and financial issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and SARS when necessary.
• Strong planning and administrative abilities to manage priorities and ensure accurate, timely delivery.
• Proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel and Word) and experienced in using ERP systems.

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events