Direct Tax Analyst

Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and submission of all direct tax returns (Income Tax and Withholding Tax) for the TMSA Group.
• Ensure the timely preparation, submission, and accounting of tax payments to relevant tax authorities in the general ledger.
• Assist with the timely and accurate reconciliation of all direct tax accounts, including deferred tax, for year-end accounting and Annual Financial Statement disclosures.
• Assist with the timely and accurate preparation of monthly current tax, withholding tax, and deferred tax calculations, including the preparation of tax journals for the Group.
• Perform quarterly reviews and analyses of high-risk accounts (e.g., legal fees, consulting fees, overseas travel, donations, repairs and maintenance) to determine tax implications, including the treatment of bad debts.
• Assist with the management of the Tax Asset Register to ensure the correct tax treatment of asset acquisitions, disposals, scrapping, and expensing.
• Assist with the annual review and submission of the TMSA Group's transfer pricing policies.
• Assist with external, internal, and SARS audits relating to direct tax matters within the TMSA Group.
• Support the NBE country finance teams on tax-related matters.
• Assist in assessing the tax implications of business transactions to optimize tax benefits and minimize tax liabilities.
• Initiate, verify, and implement changes to company systems and procedures to ensure practical, efficient, and compliant tax processes.
• Gather and provide information required for internal (including SOX) and external audits.
• Assist the Direct Tax Specialist with ad hoc tax projects.
• Provide ad hoc tax support, training, and guidance across the Group.
• Assist in ensuring that all tax policies and procedures are clearly documented and updated timeously.
• Keep abreast of changes in tax legislation and regulations.
• Train and support the intern assigned to the Tax Department.
• Assist in optimizing tax benefits and minimizing corporate tax obligations within the framework of applicable tax legislation.

HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality)

• Comply with all HSEQ requirements and raise alerts when non-compliance or contraventions are identified.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Effectively manage and minimize HSE risks within the area of responsibility by ensuring:
  • Compliance with all HSE policies, rules, guidelines, and legal requirements.
  • Promotion of a safe working environment.
  • Positive contribution to company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies.
  • HSE competency requirements are identified, maintained, and enforced within the area of responsibility.

Required Knowledge & Systems

• Working knowledge of the South African, Namibian, Botswana, and Eswatini (NBE) Income Tax Acts.
• Advanced SAP proficiency.