Tax Manager

Full responsibility for local and international tax compliance and management, including:

• Income Tax, VAT, Withholding taxes, Dividends Tax, Carbon Tax, Transfer Pricing, Permanent Establishments and new requirements as they arise.
• International tax management:
  • Developing and implementing tax-efficient strategies to minimize the company's global tax burden while remaining compliant with relevant laws.
  • Ensuring the company complies with tax laws and regulations in all countries where it operates. This includes preparing and reviewing tax returns, ensuring timely filings, and adherence to local tax requirements.
  • Full accounting and tax functionality for Permanent Establishments
• Manage activities related to transfer pricing.
  • Handling transfer pricing analysis and reporting e.g., Local file.
  • Providing advice on transfer pricing implications of new business initiatives.
• Proficient management of local and international tax audits, ensuring thorough oversight and compliance.
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and reporting of taxes, including deferred tax.
• Staying abreast of changes in legislation and structuring RDM's taxes lawfully to minimize the future tax liability.
• Provide guidance to management on all tax implications of existing and planned business, to mitigate tax risk, including double taxation.
• Liaising with tax authorities, Group Tax, consultants and auditors.
• Prepare and submit Research & Development tax incentive applications and progress reports to the Minister of Science and Technology.
• Compile and submit applications and other documentation required to obtain access to special tax allowances and other financial government incentives.
• Update and amend policies as per tax amendments, including communicating all tax and policy changes to all relevant stakeholders.
• Ad hoc projects / tasks as identified by management.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Qualification

• Honours or Postgraduate Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• CA (SA) and articles at reputable audit firm.
• Member of SAICA.
• At least 5 years post-articles tax experience.

Additional training or experience that will be advantageous to the candidate

• Manufacturing industry experience
• Cross-border transactions tax experience
• International tax experience
• Transfer pricing experience

Skills and competencies

• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Strong technical skills with respect to IFRS, SA tax legislation, transfer pricing and international tax principles
• Ability to apply skills across a broad spectrum of financial disciplines
• Ability to internalise and apply highly technical regulations and concepts
• Ability to deal with both internal queries and external parties at all levels of seniority
• Ability to connect company-wide with individuals from different backgrounds and disciplines
• Leadership skills and ability to apply sound judgement, corporate governance and ethical values
• Good problem-solving skills with ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent administrative, planning and organising skills
• Inquisitive, placing importance on personal professional development
• Attention to detail
• Computer literate and knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel), and ERP system

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events