About the position
Background:
- Listed international manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Tax Planning and Compliance Analyst to join their Finance Team
Position Summary:
- The Tax Planning and Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring full compliance with local tax regulations while aligning with global tax governance, policies, and strategic objectives
- This role manages all local tax obligations, including statutory filings, tax incentives, transfer pricing documentation, tax planning, and corporate reorganizations, and collaborates closely with the headquarters International Tax management/team, being part of permanent communication and training
- The position serves as the key tax contact within the country and contributes to global consistency and planning while contributing with mitigation of risk
Minimum Requirements:
- BCom in Accounting / Taxation / Legal / Finance or Economics (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate qualification in Tax (advantageous)
- Professional Certification preferred (CPA)
- 3+ years’ experience in local Tac Accounting Compliance and reporting role preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Knowledge of transfer pricing, tax incentives, tax planning and corporate reorganizations
- Strong knowledge of South African Tax Legislation
- Experience dealing directly with SARS
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in using tax technology and data reporting tools is a plus
- Report direct to Local Finance/ Controlling Manager and Country CFO
- Report indirect to Head Office / Global Controls and International Tax Manager as well as the Controlling Director
Responsibilities:
- Local Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all local tax returns and statutory reports (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding taxes, etc.)
- Maintain compliance with local tax laws and regulations, including monitoring legislative changes
Global Alignment
- Implement global tax policies and procedures at the local level
- Provide data and documentation required for global tax reporting, transfer pricing, and incentives management
- Support global tax audits and reviews as needed
- Learning and updating process interfacing local application with global practice upon OECD guidelines and IFRS perspective
Transfer Pricing
- Prepare and maintain local transfer pricing documentation in compliance with OECD and local regulations
- Coordinate with headquarters on intercompany transactions and pricing policies
Tax Incentives
- Identify and manage local tax incentives and credits, ensuring alignment with global strategy
- Communicate opportunities and risks to Headquarters
Tax Planning & Reorganization
- Support local and global tax planning initiatives to optimize tax efficiency and mitigate risks
- Assist in structuring and implementing corporate reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions in compliance with local and global requirements
- Provide input on business transactions to ensure tax implications are properly addressed
Collaboration & Reporting
- Report directly to the local Finance Manager (or equivalent) for country-specific matters
- Maintain an indirect reporting relationship with the Headquarters Controls and International Tax Manager and being part of global tax team for governance, strategy, and escalation
- Participate in global tax meetings, training and initiatives
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- Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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Desired Skills:
- Compliance with SARS
- SARS audits
- Identify tax risks
- Tax Planning and Compliance Analyst
- BCom
- Accounting
