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Tax Specialist at Sun International

Employer
CareerJunction Demo Agency
Location
Sandown Sandown Sandton, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 28, 2022

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Job Role
Tax Compliance
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Purpose
To provide specialist tax support to ensure that Sun International complies with tax legislation.
Education
Com Accounting
Post graduate qualification in tax essential (e.g. H. Dip Tax, Hons in Tax or [URL Removed] Tax)
Experience
Minimum 3 - 4 years' experience in Corporate tax;
Key Performance Areas
Compile tax returns (income tax, provisional income tax, / dividend withholding tax (DWT), VAT) according to SARS guidelines and timelines, including all supporting documentation,
Review IT14SD prepared for sign-off by the Group Tax Manager,
Provide assistance with tax payments to SARS as per deadlines,
Identify that DTW must be completed for preference shares and dividend payments and complete the necessary returns
Identify that a share transaction has occurred for non-complex share transfers and submit the transaction on e-filing for Securities Transfer Tax (STT) to be loaded and a payment reference number generated.
Ensure that the STT return is sent to the Financial Manager for payment to SARS and save the return on the tax share drive and on the STT file.
Review the dividend reconciliation spreadsheet and submit the DTR02 return,
Provide assistance in collecting tax related information to complete ITB10 returns for controlled foreign companies (CFC's) and perform initial review
Provide input into investigations related to SARS queries and assist in responding and resolving queries timeously,
Update queries register with SARS case numbers and queries closed out.
Maintain and update tax clearance register
Complete VAT201, DTR01/DTR02 and ITR14 submissions are completed in a timely manner
Review draft letters of objection in disputes or queries with SARS for sign-off by Group Manager: Tax.
Update SARS with registration details e.g. banking details for refunds
Engage with stakeholders to provide clarification, professional advice, guidance and assistance related to tax requirements, legislation, tax implications, SARS policies and requirements,
Assist in research into changes in tax legislation and provide input into possible impact of changes in legislation and provide professional advice and guidance to stakeholders,
Research best tax practice and advise stakeholders accordingly,
Assist in tax dispute investigations and resolving of disputes with SARS,
Share knowledge with team and stakeholders to ensure compliance to tax regulations and reduce risks to SI
Provide support to the Finance Share Service Center with respect to tax accounting as required
Identify relevant tax updates to be implemented according to current legislation,
Identify potential risks and advise stakeholders as per best tax practice,
Assist in completing compliance checks in Units annually to ensure changes in legislation are effected to ensure tax compliance
Assist in reviewing tax packs from units to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance to company guidelines and legislative requirements.
Review of monthly effective tax rate for unit submissions
Provide input and assistance in compiling the Group Tax report bi-annually by following up on e.g. disputes in countries, provisions that may be served, etc.
Review Tax Notes for operating Units and selective foreign Units.
Equity
Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, SISA internal recruitment policy as well as units employment equity plans.
POPI Statement
Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed and personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the included Privacy Statement.
Please also note that if you have not been contacted within 1 month after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
*Desired Skills: *

* Analytical
*Desired Work Experience: *

* 2 to 5 years Taxation
*Desired Qualification Level: *

* Diploma

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