This multinational company, in the consumer goods space, is looking for a Tax and Compliance Manger to join their dynamic team. This company is part of a market leading group in the Food and Beverage space, operating in over 50 countries. If you are looking for a space where you can add value and be part of an organization that takes their social economical presence seriously, then this could be your next organization.
Duties: - Prepare annual audited financial statements in compliance with local legislation.
- Conduct key calculations for financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with local financial reporting and tax requirements.
- Lead local statutory audits for relevant entities.
- Manage timely internal and external tax reporting.
- Oversee compliance with VAT, income tax, and month-end reconciliations.
- Handle audits related to tax authorities.
- Forecast tax and VAT for cash flow.
- Ensure transfer pricing compliance and the timely receipt of withholding tax certificates.
- Address audit control deficiencies within three months.
- Maintain SOX documentation and compliance.
- Review and release accounts payable payments.
- Serve as a tax and VAT subject matter expert.
- Collaborate with shared services to meet tax reporting targets.
- Drive process improvements in tax and compliance.
- Develop and complete annual internal audit plans across markets.
- Conduct financial health checks on franchisees as needed.
- Review reports and oversee audits by junior auditors.
- Report on the internal audit function to the Risk & Governance Committee.
- Support ad hoc audit projects for professional development.
Qualifications and Experience Required: - CA(SA) accreditation is essential
- 3+ years commercial experience
- Experience in the FMCG or Retail space is preferred
- Applicants with an immediate or short notice period will be given preference
