PURPOSE OF THE JOB

As part of the Pepkor Group Tax team, you will be responsible for performing complex tax assignments that involve various responsibilities related to taxation in order to ensure compliance with tax laws, manage tax risks and drive efficiencies in tax processes. The ideal candidate is a tax specialist, with tax accounting, tax compliance and tax advisory experience.

The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive  list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties to achieve business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tax Compliance

• Monitor tax compliance across all tax types, tax accounting and tax reporting
• Review income tax calculations and income tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Prepare / review provisional tax estimate calculations
• Monitor the submission of income tax returns and issuing of assessments
• Review of CFC calculations and IT10B returns
• Respond to tax audits and disputes with tax authorities and provide documentation and support relating to transfer pricing matters.

• Tax Reporting

• Year-end and quarterly tax reporting responsibilities, including the review of normal- and deferred tax calculations
• Disclosure reconciliation from Tax Pack to Statutory Reporting Pack

• Tax Advisory

• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and advise the organisation on how these changes may impact its operations and tax liabilities
• Provide technical tax advice 

• Tax Risk Management

• Identifying and managing tax risks
• Implement best practices to safeguard the Company’s financial interest and reputation with its operating jurisdictions

• Stakeholders and Relationship Management 

• Offer tax support and assistance to the Group for any business initiatives and projects
• Maintain a good relationship with Tax Authorities
• Communicate with various stakeholders, including internal teams, external advisors, tax authorities, and auditors

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Accounting  
• Postgraduate Tax qualification 
• Qualified Chartered Accountant will be advantageous 
• 5 years minimum experience as a tax consultant 
• Additional relevant experience at a multinational group will be beneficial
• Knowledge of tax compliance and reporting is essential
• Work with a high level of autonomy and personal responsibility 
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and external consultants 
• Comprehensive understanding of tax types and requirements to ensure compliance with local law

CLOSING DATE: 17 March 2025

If you are interested in the above position and meet the requirements as indicated above, please submit your application to: 

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

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Pepkor strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.