The vacancy assists for a Tax Compliance Officer based at Life Healthcare Head Office, in Dunkeld, reporting to the Tax Manager, Southern Africa. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring tax compliance across all taxes for a portfolio of companies within the Life Healthcare Group.

Critical Outputs
Assist with calculation and reviewing of all income tax calculations for business units within the Life Healthcare Group.
Completing and submitting corporate income tax returns for all Healthcare South African companies as required within a specified timeframe.
Calculation and disclosure of deferred tax in terms of IAS12 on group and business unit level.
Calculating and submitting of all provisional tax and dividend withholding tax payments.
Co-ordinating and resolving all tax queries with South African Revenue Services (SARS).
Reconcile income tax accounts of business units with SARS.
Calculating and submitting VAT reconciliations for VAT return submissions.
Supporting the FSC with VAT issues and coordinate responses to SARS queries.
Supporting Human Resources with PAYE issues and coordinate responses to SARS queries.
Assist with research and advising on tax matters, including new tax developments.
Presenting training and updating the business on relevant tax matters.
Assist with various projects within the group tax department as well as statutory reporting requirements.
Maintaining an ongoing professional relationship with SARS and specifically the company’s client relationship officer at the Large Business Centre.

Requirements

Com Honours with 2 years experience as a minimum or
A recently qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
Corporate tax administration experience is advantageous
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and SARS eFiling. Previous experience in SAP would be an advantage
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel when necessary

Competencies

Financial acumen
Ability to analyse, model, and interpret data
Problem-solving skills
Ethical behaviour
Verbal, written communication, and presentations skills
Attention to detail
Learning and researching
Planning and organising
Organisational awareness
Relationship-building
Stakeholder responsiveness
Self-starter and ability to work independently

Please send your resume/CV