Compliance Tax and Secretarial Officer

About the position

Our client is looking for a Compliance, Tax and Secretarial Officer to join their growing team. Reporting to the Group Financial Executive, the successful candidate will be responsible for various legal entities within the Group.

Responsibilities include:
Secretarial:

• Preparing company resolutions and obtaining signatures
• Maintaining resolution register
• Communicating with Company Secretaries
• Ensuing compliance with CIPC regulations

Compliance:

• Ensuring compliance with local regulations (KYC, FIC, POPI etc.)
• Ensuring compliance with Banking requirements and reporting
• Ensuring financial policies and procedures are aligned with statutory regulations and best practices
• Assisting with bank administration

Taxation:

• Preparing and submitting tax returns including VAT, Dividend, Income Tax, and Provisional Tax to SARS
• Managing SARS correspondence, audits, verifications, and objections/disputes
• Managing access and updates to SARS e-filing profiles
• Monitoring changes in tax legislation and assessing the impact on the business

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting combined with law or equivalent
• Professional qualification (CGISA - Chartered Secretary) is preferred
• Registered tax practitioner
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within a large corporate environment
• In-depth knowledge of SARS systems
• Familiarity with South African compliance regulations (CIPC, FIC, POPI etc.)
• Advanced MS Excel skills

Desired Skills:

• CGISA
• Tax
• MS Excel
• Compliance