Accounting and Tax Analyst at The Coca-Cola Company

What You will Do:

• Extract information from SAP, archives and liaise with Africa Operating Unit departments and Financial Services teams to obtain supporting information required for tax audits and Revenue Authorities’ requests for information.
• Analyze, compile and present supporting information required by routine Revenue Authority information requests and audits in collaboration with Corporate Tax and EY
• Preparation of monthly VAT, WHT and Withholding VAT (as applicable) Computations, Returns and payment requests and prepare related journal vouchers for posting into the ledger
• Preparation of Quarterly tax computations for income tax and deferred tax and related journal vouchers for posting into the ledger
• Prepare provisional tax computation and return for review by Local Entity Controller.
• Prepare annual tax calculation, return and accompanying tax schedules for review by Local Entity Controller
• Maintain listing schedule of all provisional tax /additional assessment payments made to Revenue Authorities with supporting documentation.
• Support monthly reconciliation of tax related GL accounts and follow up of reconciling items.
• Ensure correct categorization of payments made to Revenue Authorities for all taxes by reviewing Revenue Authorities’ statements of accounts and following up with Revenue Authorities on errors identified
• Quarterly update of the Deferred Tax listing of permanent and temporary difference for all balance sheet accounts
• Follow up with Revenue Authorities on tax clearance certificates by completing and submitting the relevant on-line forms
• Prepare SPP 13.1 tax forms and supporting documentation to Corporate Tax within 3 weeks of filling the annual tax return
• Work with Local Entity Controller and Legal to close / liquidate any dormant legal entities in the jurisdiction
• Research on and respond to ad hoc tax queries and related assignments as may be allocated by the Local Entity Controller
• Monthly Balance Sheet Reviews as part of the USGAAP closing process. This also includes actioning queries identified during balance sheet reviews.
• Reconciling of GL accounts monthly – e.g.: Prepayments, Leases.
• Reconciling of Vendor accounts specific to Controllership– e.g.: Kaplan & Stratton and EY.
• Creation of Purchase Requisitions for Controllership and follow up on queries and ensuring GRV’s are done on time.
• Compiling and submitting ALL government requested statistical forms.

Required Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• University degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Tax or related.
• Cross cultural exposure is required and an ability to interact across functions and hierarchies. 
• Ability to communicate with confidence and influence diverse stakeholders is crucial.

Technical Skills:

• Tax Compliance requirements
• Advanced SAP and Excel analytical skills
• Collaboration skills