Description

• The ideal candidate is a recent B-Comm (or similar) graduate willing to immerse themselves into the role, eager to learn and able to work independently within a deadline driven environment.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day compliance with all tax laws and regulations – but with an initial focus / specialisation  on value-added taxation.

What you will love doing in this role

Value-added taxation (VAT)

• Checking transactions (on a sample basis) for VAT compliance
• Preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns
• Prepare monthly VAT reconciliations and summaries
• Reconciling VAT control accounts and accounting for VAT transactions
• Assist with annual VAT apportionment calculations
• Prepare adjusting journals for changes in VAT liabilities
• Assist in responding to SARS VAT audits / requests for information
• Monitor correspondence with SARS ensuring all requests gets addressed timeously
• Monitor tax compliance status on SARS e-filing
• Assistance with preparation of year end audit schedules and requests from external auditors

Other

• Monitor correspondence with SARS
• Monitor tax compliance status on SARS e-filing
• Work with the tax manager in meeting his/her obligations, including assistance with:
• Preparation of provisional tax calculations
• Preparation of income tax returns and supporting schedules
• Monthly management reports
• Assistance with preparation of year end audit schedules
• Assistance with requests from external auditors
• Ad-hoc requests / investigations

Requirements
What you’ll need to do this role

• B-Comm (or equivalent national diploma in accounting)
• Advantageous: specific tax qualifications
• 1- 2 years’ experience in a finance role
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Analytical skills
• Experience of SARS e-filing
• Knowledge and understanding of Value-added tax legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of broader South African Tax legislation

What we will love about you

• Good analytical skills with a passion for accuracy and attention to detail
• Excited by new challenges and able to adapt and learn new skills
• Take ownership – be accountable and reliable
• Clear communicator – both verbal and written
• Ability to work well under pressure – independently as well as within a team
• Positive team player

Behaviours we love 

• Wow my customer
• Walk in my customers’ shoes
• Deliver on my promises
• Deliver insight-led solutions my customers need
• Treat the business as my own
• Take accountability
• Be curious, creative & explore opportunities
• Do it right & at the right time
• Play as a team
• Be helpful
• Be inclusive
• Find the fun