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Description
 
Job title/position:  

• Snr Manager (VAT)

Function and Business Unit:  

• Tax & Legal – Indirect Tax (VAT) Johannesburg
• Description of the role and purpose of the job:
• To provide a wide range of VAT consulting/advisory services to a large portfolio of clients, including involvement on external audits as a specialist, as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Job Specifications for Indirect Tax (VAT) Manager/Senior Manager
• Advise on VAT effects of  complex transactions
• Build and grow own client base
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients
• Effectively manage relationships with the relevant local and foreign tax authorities
• Build a network in KPMG South Africa as well as with other member firms
• Conduct reviews and provide support as part of external and/or internal audit
• Interpret facts and apply legislation, case law, Interpretation Notes, Rulings, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of the Value-Added Tax Act and Tax Administration Act
• A good understanding of related tax legislation that impacts on VAT such as the Income Tax Act and the Customs and Excise Act
• Make recommendations regarding VAT risks and opportunities
• Prepare clear, sound, accurate reports and opinions containing findings, conclusions and recommendations
• Support opportunities and manage relationships with colleagues in other business units in Tax & Legal and in the broader KPMG
• Manage projects from start to finish (including risk, budgeting, billings, etc)
• Work directly with the partner and/or Associate Director to deliver quality services on time
• Manage junior colleagues
• Responsible for performance evaluations and appraisals of allocated colleagues
• Meet fee targets
• Manage lock-up (including billings, provisions, collections)
• Prepare articles and do presentations

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Self-motivated, strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to operate and think on feet, i.e. react to and interpret facts/situations swiftly
• Ability to multitask (i.e. be able to manage various tasks / projects simultaneously)
• Ability to delegate and provide on-the-job and other training to junior colleagues
• Good communication, writing and interpretation skills
• Good command of the English language
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Advanced level of technical competence
• Ability to deal effectively with people and colleagues on all levels
• Be able to interact directly with clients in a professional manner
• Highly motivated and able to work effectively in a team
• Must be able to adapt, implement, and enforce processes when necessary (i.e. changes in law etc)

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• BCom, CA (SA), LLB; HDip (Tax) or similar OR other qualification with relevant experience
• At least 4 years relevant VAT experience
• (Relevant experience includes opinion writing, dispute resolution, advising on concept papers, VAT compliance, external and internal audit support, due diligence reviews, etc)

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Job specification

Function and Business Unit:  Infrastructure – L&D

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• Manager in Learning and Development and the purpose of the role is as follows;
• To support the L&D Audit team with training deployment as well as Audit liaison for SSA
• To manage one Audit client
• To be responsible for technical and non-technical L&D courses as a content lead
• To be involved in key KPMG Infrastructure/PPC/L&D projects impacting learning and as the need arises
• To manage external service providers within portfolio
• To be a performance manager within L&D

Key responsibilities:

• Develop course content for both technical Audit training as well as non-technical L&D courses
• Project manage all technical and non-technical courses responsible for throughout the year as well as submit and manage budget for each course
• Facilitate Audit technical as well as non-technical training
• Alignment to, compliance with and implementation of ISQM1 requirements and processes within L&D
• Manage service providers responsible for, in line with our procurement and finance processes as well as relationship management
• Consultation with stakeholders as content lead

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Skills:

• Facilitation
• Relationship management
• Creativity/innovation
• Responsiveness
• Technology
• Coaching and mentoring
• Analytical
• Technical competency (Accounting and Audit)
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Networking
• Computer

Personal attributes:

• Good work ethic
• Dependable/reliable
• Energetic/enthusiastic
• Proactive/initiative
• Adaptability
• Resilience
• Lifelong learner
• Organised and methodical
• Problem solving and decision making
• Assertiveness
• Broad business thinking
• Emotional intelligence

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• CA(SA)
• Proficient Computer Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite/KPMG Clara Workflow
• Facilitator experience (VC and ILT accredited is an advantage)
• Client experience