Tax Administrator x2 (Temporary) - Centurion at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

Role Purpose    

• This twelve (12) month contact position in the Momentum Investments Operational Tax team will be responsible for tax query resolution, tax compliance and reporting, as well as assisting in relevant tax projects.

• The position is based in our head office in Centurion where you will form part of a dynamic, high-performing business team, with the ambition to strategically improve our business.
• The ideal candidate will bring energy and enthusiasm to learn and to challenge existing solutions and processes.

Requirements    

• BCom degree – Finance, Management accounting, Audit or Taxation.
• SQL writing advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years experience, ideally in a Corporate (Financial, Investments or Tax) environment.
• Good understanding of the ITA, TAA and supporting guides is advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Investigate and process manual break out procedures and events.
• Take ownership of the recon controls, checks and balances.
• Root cause error investigation and correction of any discrepancies in the system.
• Process mapping and documentation.
• Identify tax risks that could impact the company directly or indirectly and escalate accordingly.
• Provide system/process support.
• Investigate and identify requirements to address process or system constraints resulting in repeated queries and/or errors.
• Process documentation and training documentation for internal staff
• Work actively with the Tax Specialist to clarify technical rules and regulations published for a smooth implementation.
• Gain an understanding of the business in which we operate and the tax implications per product range.
• User Acceptance Testing of solutions, business and technical processes and calculations.
• Keeping up to date with changes to legislation relating to the Income Tax Act and advising business on the practical impact of the changes.

Competencies    

• Very strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills with attention to detail is essential.
• Proactive, action-oriented individual with a desire to take ownership and accountability for the delivery of tasks.
• Drive a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility, and execution to deliver business results.
• The ability to respond quickly, handle stress, and adapt to unexpected challenges in a calm, methodical manner in order to maximise the team's ability to deliver quickly under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to translate tax matters to business and  clients effectively.
• Persuasiveness - Influences, convinces or impresses others in a way that results in acceptance, agreement or behavior change.
• Interpersonal Sensitivity - Interacts with others in a sensitive and effective Respects and works well with others.
• Resilience - Maintains effective work behavior in the face of setbacks or pressure.