Junior Tax Accountant - Durban at Hollywoodbets

Job Description

• Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
• We have an amazing opportunity for 2 x Junior Tax Accountant. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
• The successful candidate will support the Group Tax Manager on compliance and the effective administration of all tax matters for the Group.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• 2-3 Years Related Tax Experience in a Similar Role.

A Bonus To Have:

• Finance Related Degree or studying towards.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:
Financial metrics

• Assist in the preparation of Income tax returns and Provisional Tax Returns.
• Assist on SARS audits and external audits.
• Prepare documentary evidence for audits.
• Assist with preparation of Vat recons and returns.
• Assist with Vat compliance aspects.
• Maintain E-filing profile across the group.
• Maintain Tax Clearance Certificate database.
• E-filing support.
• Handle SARS queries.
• Assist with tax and vat health checks.
• Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing demands.
• Have a general know of all taxes i.e Income Tax; Vat, PAYE, WHT.
• Have an understanding of the tax risk and control environment as well as the ability to test controls.
• Research ad hoc tax issues to identify and propose solutions.
• Proved tax support to the tax team and finance team in terms of tax administration.

Interpersonal and other skills

• Be driven and enthusiastic.
• Have sound knowledge of tax legislation.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good numerical skills.
• Able to communicate at various levels.
• Effective time management.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Be able to adapt to a changing / fast paced environment.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Follows through and delivers results in spite of obstacles.
• Consistently delivers required business results; sets and achieves goals, consistently complies with quality standards ad meets deadlines; maintains focus on organizational goals.
• Excellent problem- solving skills.
• Ability to assert one’s influence over events in order to achieve goals; self-starting rather that accepting passively; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Prioritise and anticipate timeframes. Identify possible delays in advance and plan accordingly.