POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• To implement the Group’s tax strategy and approach to tax risks in Africa.  Work with local advisers on all technical aspects of tax compliance, advisory, accounting and risk management for the Group’s African operations, ensuring that South32 maintains sustainable tax positions in compliance with applicable laws and in-line with stakeholder expectations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a CA (SA) with a Higher Diploma in Taxation or a master’ degree in Taxation, 7-10 years related experience in a corporate tax or tax advisory environment, with some knowledge of mining tax principles;
• Strong understanding of tax and financial accounting concepts with a high degree of attention to detail, drive for excellence and efficiency and sound time management is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Tax compliance: timely and accurate submission of all income tax, royalty and indirect tax returns for African operations, management of refund claims and preparation of transfer pricing documentation;
• Tax advisory: provision of all advice to African operations and other corporate functions. Working with external advisers to ensure proactive advice is provided;
• Tax controversy: management of compliance arrangements with South African revenue authorities (including reviews, audits and disputes) and management of African tax risks; and
• Tax reporting: tax accounting postings to general ledgers and annual financial statements in terms of IFRS, including reporting of forecasted tax balances.