Financial Specialist – Finance Department

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Finance Specialist to join our Finance team.

This is a specialist role for a CA(SA) or Financial Graduate with post graduate tax qualification with strong tax experience both locally and operating in offshore jurisdictions, as well as technical accounting and cross-border financial matters.

The successful candidate will play a central role in planning and managing direct and indirect tax matters encompassing compliance, evaluating tax consequences of operating in a jurisdiction and tax advice to the organization. Managing, implementing and advising on technical accounting, including IFRS, Consolidations, AFS and systems/process issues.

Duties and responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

  • Manage and oversee South African and some international tax compliance across direct and indirect taxes, including corporate income tax, VAT, payroll-related taxes and foreign tax obligations (via one or two offshore entities and in countries where contracted without entities).
  • Co-ordination of the submission of annual Research and Development tax incentive claims via consultants.
  • Provide technical guidance on local and international tax legislation, tax treaties, cross-border transactions and the tax implications of proposals or entry into a market, business activities, policy, structure and transactions (practical experience of PE criteria, Double tax agreements, transfer pricing and tax consequences, both direct and indirect, of operating in a foreign jurisdiction).
  • Engage with SARS, and assist FM in engaging foreign tax authorities and external tax advisors on tax queries, reviews, audits and technical matters.
  • Review tax opinions, assess legislative developments and identify tax risks and opportunities for the company.
  • Prepare and review annual financial statements, deferred tax calculations and accounting treatment of issues in accordance with IFRS.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including foreign exchange, revenue recognition, project accounting and cross-border arrangements.
  • Support Finance Manager in the planning and management of external statutory audits, as well as key inputs/deliverables such as preparation of audit packs, schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Day-to-day assistance to FM in managing the Finance Department including supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting, intercompany accounting, verification of salary-related transactions, foreign exchange (FX) and account reconciliations as well as general financial control.
  • Contribute specialist financial and tax input to budgeting, forecasting, strategic initiatives and
    business decision-making.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, controls and reporting in the
    Group.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to play a key role within a medium sized international and growing business.
  • Exposure to local and international tax, accounting and cross-border business matters.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment with exposure to senior management and an opportunity to make a difference in our business.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development.
  • Full-time in-office role
  • Market-related remuneration based on qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • CA(SA) or Financial Graduate with post graduate tax qualification is essential.
  • 5 or more years of relevant post-articles experience in accounting, taxation and financial management.
  • Strong practical experience in both South African and international taxation.
  • Experience in preparing and reviewing annual financial statements and working with external auditors.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

  • Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, compliance iro direct and indirect taxes, including corporate income tax, VAT and cross-border tax considerations.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, Foreign exchange, deferred tax, etc.
  • Ability to research and interpret tax and accounting matters and translate findings into practical business recommendations.
  • Proficiency in Sage or similar ERP systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Proactive
  • Analytical
  • Solution-focused
  • Ownership
  • Integrity
  • Collaboration
  • High attention to detail
  • Commercial mindset
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Strong professional judgement
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