Telesure Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd (TIH), is the holding company of some of South Africa\u2019s leading financial long and short term insurance providers. Our portfolio includes South Africa\u2019s most loved and recognisable brands such as 1st for Women, Auto & General, Budget, Dialdirect, Virseker and 1Life. Employee Benefits Administration via our Hippo Advisory Services, which includes health insurance, provident fund and group life administration. Hippo is South Africa’s first comparison website and compares insurance, other personal finance products, travel, health, money, travel, cars from a range of South African
\nbrands. We\u2019re pioneers with a hunger for the best, bringing customer-focused innovation and service excellence to the financial services industry. We\u2019re an undivided team of diverse thinkers and doers who believe in leading through technology and pushing beyond limits.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Tax Consultant<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> RESPONSIBILITIES Tax:<\/strong> VAT and other taxes:<\/strong> Tax Advice:<\/strong> External Stakeholder Engagement:<\/strong> Financial Management & Control:<\/strong> Personal Capability Building:<\/strong> Insights and Reporting:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong> 3 or more years accounting experience (Essential); 2 or more years Tax SAQA Accredited Equivalent – It is the onus of the applicant to provide TIH and its subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet the equivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application. As a registered Financial Service Provider, we are mandated to ensure that all our representatives are and remain fit and proper at all times. By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualification and or accreditation or confirm that you are working towards meeting the competency requirements. You further consent to the relevant information being verified.<\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Dainfern, Gauteng, South Africa
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\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary: <\/strong>Market Related<\/p>\n
\nEnsure the accuracy and compliance of the taxation function within the TIH
\ngroup. Align and maintain all tax relevant information within the TIH group.<\/p>\n
\nDevelop and\/or deliver on plans to ensure overall tax compliance for TIH group companies with guidance from senior tax colleagues.
\nPerform accurate and timely income tax and deferred tax computations to
\nensure accurate recording of income and deferred tax expense in the financials on a quarterly, interim and annual basis. Ensure monthly tax schedules and tax asset registers are prepared and reviewed adequately in order to ensure all significant expense accounts and assets are compliant with the tax legislation. Submit complete and accurate income tax returns and supporting documents to SARS (including ITR14s, ITR12T, IT14SD, IRP6, CbC Reporting, etc) and have zero-tolerance for SARS interest and penalties. Constantly review income tax processes, tax legislation amendments and develop ways to improve processes to be more efficient and ensure continuous tax compliance. Ensure the SARS ledger accounts and the E-filing statement of account are reconciled on a quarterly basis.<\/p>\n
\nDevelop and\/or deliver a plans to ensure overall VAT compliance for TIH group companies in collaboration with the finance team. Conduct monthly review and ensure VAT calculations meet all the requirement of the VAT legislation. Identify fundamental errors and areas of improvement in the VAT process and provide feedback to the finance team. Oversee the submission of VAT returns to SARS and address and VAT audits timeously. Ensure the VAT GL accounts and the Efiling statement of account are reconciled on a monthly basis. Review payroll returns submitted by the tax administrators on a monthly basis. Identify when other indirect tax liabilities and deliver on plans to ensure
\ncompliance (eg Dividents Tax, Withholding Tax on Interest, etc.)<\/p>\n
\nProvide specialist guidance to business and the finance team on the
\ninterpretation and application of tax legislation, policies and procedures.
\nResolve with the guidance of senior tax colleagues complex or contentious
\nqueries and issues and enable others to take appropriate actions.<\/p>\n
\nDevelop and maintain positive working relationship with SARS and external
\nAuditors and resolve their queries.
\nManage and maintain the relationship with the external Auditors and ensure all
\naudit findings are addressed timeously on an annual basis.
\nManage and maintain relations with SARS and ensure all relevant tax payments
\nand documents are up to date.<\/p>\n
\nDevelop and deliver a plan for significant aspects of the
\nfinancial management and\/or control process to ensure tax payments and
\nrefunds are managed efficiently. Work within established finance systems and
\ninternal processes to ensure tax payments are made timeously. Review the
\naccuracy of payments made to SARS and ensure efficient
\ncash flow management, refunds from SARS received timeously and credit
\nbalances are utilised effectively.<\/p>\n
\nAct as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or
\noperational management for the team. Maintain external accreditations and indepth
\nunderstanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry
\nbest practices through continuing professional development, attending
\nconferences, and reading specialist media.
\nDocument Review & Preparation
\nWrite and edit material for various stakeholders, tailoring the tone and content to
\nmatch the needs and expectations of each audience. Review all relevant
\ndocuments prepared by the Tax Administrators including (ITR14, VAT201,
\nEMP201, IT88, etc) on Efiling and monthly tax schedules.<\/p>\n
\nContribute to the design and creation of tax reporting processes and templates. Gain insurance business knowledge an identify opportunities for innovation, tax savings and compliance.<\/p>\n
\nB.com Financial Accounting Degree (Essential); Post Graduate Qualification in Tax (Essential); Masters in Tax (Advantageous)<\/p>\n
\nexperience (Essential); Completed articles (Advantageous)<\/p>\n