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Function and Business Unit:

Finance, Infrastructure, Johannesburg

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• The Finance Business Unit of KPMG South Africa is responsible for providing services that support the business objectives and strategy of the Southern African region. It oversees financial systems, planning and management activities, including budgeting and forecasting, collections, reporting and compliance, and creation of value.
• This role will support the CFO in pro-actively managing the relationship amongst KPMG member firms in Southern Africa, via support and administrative assistance.

Key responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

•          Assist the CFO with the production of annual financial statements for all entities in South Africa.
•          Ensure all legislative reporting requirements are met e.g. Stats SA, CIPC.
•          Assist the CFO with production of accurate, timely monthly & annual financial reporting for the KPMG Executive & Board relating to the “Over the Border”(OTB) member firms.
•          Prepare monthly reporting of OTB financials and other related reporting to the region
•          Ensure financial month-end and year-end timetable is prepared and distributed to the OTB regions and are aligned with the SA member firms timelines and policies.
•          Align and monitor the financial month end and year end processes of the OTB member firms to the South African firm
•          Monitor the financial performance; lockup and cash management of the OTB countries.
•          Further develop technical specialist knowledge in the finance arena.
•          Use Oracle and other professional software in an effective manner.
•          Ensures that department milestones/goals are met.
•          Provides prompt and meaningful information which reflects knowledge, insight and experience.
•          Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Taxation

•          Liaise with the OTB finance managers to ensure that their respective tax returns are submitted.

Management

•          Serve as a key contact person to the Finance Managers in the OTB countries assisting in the resolution of issues arising in payroll, accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable teams in the OTB countries

Annual Financial Statements

•          Responsible for drafting and/or reviewing annual financial statements of the sub-licencee’s

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Chartered Accountant
• Tenacious, hardworking, resilient.

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

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• To be proactive in all aspects of VAT compliance with an understanding of the technical aspects of the VAT Act. The role is client and service delivery orientated, focussing mainly on VAT compliance, but experience in technical VAT consulting would be beneficial to assist with consulting assignments where required.

Key responsibilities:

• Produce accurate work to a high technical standard
• Follow compliance processes whereby VAT returns are submitted on a monthly basis
• Analysing information supplied by clients for completion of VAT returns
• Analysing SARS / Revenue authorities’ information
• Liaise with clients and other KPMG offices in respect of VAT compliance processes
• Drafting of correspondence to clients, KPMG offices and relevant Revenue offices (letters, objections etc)
• Assisting clients with VAT and other tax registration processes
• Researching technical aspects of the VAT Act
• Identify consulting opportunities through the compliance process
   

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Compliance oriented career person with a preference for repetitive tasks and processes
• Computer literate
• Self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail and tenacious
• Good communication skills
• Ability to multi-task (able to manage various tasks/projects simultaneously)
• Analytical and solution driven
• Pro-active and committed to delivery, good time management skills, deadline driven
• Must be able to adapt, implement and enforce processes when necessary (changes in law etc.)
• Understand SARS processes and way of working
• Have a working relationship with SARS and maintain sound client and SARS relationships
   

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

• BCom, LLB, HDip (Tax), VAT Diploma or Honours in Taxation
• Strong academic background
• 2-3 years experience in tax compliance, VAT compliance or VAT consulting