Description
The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.
Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you.
Job Title: Tax Accountant (Tax Practitioner)
Location: Johannesburg
Job specification
- Prepare / Review tax computations.
- Coordinate internally to ensure timely filing of quarterly and annual tax returns for all clients.
- Monitor status of client tax compliance by reviewing the tax reports and producing KPIs.
- Assist with regular internal training sessions/tax updates sessions.
- Provide technical support on tax matters to client service units based on established procedures.
- Assist in preparation of tax technical papers and new tax procedures.
- Review queries received for all clients centrally and provide guidance to client service units on required course of action.
- Liaise with clients in respect of SARS queries, and review/amend reply letters and supporting documents.
- Liaise with SARS in respect of client tax matters and attend meetings with SARS officers on behalf of clients.
- Assist in drafting and submitting application for tax rulings.
- Conduct applied research on domestic and international tax issues.
- Review changes in tax laws, analyse implications and arrange for implementation of same.
- Any other duty that may be communicated to you by your Manager and Directors.
Skills Required:
- Recently qualified CA (SA) or a candidate with SAICA articles with audit training experience or a SAIPA candidate with an interest in international tax and research.
- A registered Tax Practitioner.
- Candidate must have had exposure to taxation during their articles training.
- Attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
- Organised and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and develop.
- Has a proactive mindset and can work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- A natural problem solver and pragmatic approach in dealing with technical or operational issues.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint usage.
What you will get in return:
- A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
Additional information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.
We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.
For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr
