Tax Specialist: Projects and Administration

Super Group Africa is looking for a Tax Specialist: Projects and Administration to support the company’s tax compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions.

The role will assist with tax calculations, tax returns, audits, compliance monitoring, tax administration and various tax-related projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the Tax Compliance Specialists and Manager to ensure that tax obligations are accurately managed and completed within the required deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance and Calculations

• Assist with the quarterly calculation of direct taxes.
• Support the calculation and reporting of corporate income tax, indirect taxes and gaming taxes.
• Assist with calculations relating to gaming tax, VAT, withholding tax, local VAT, reverse VAT, excise tax and applicable levies.
• Work with the Tax Compliance team to ensure tax calculations are accurate and comply with relevant legislation.

Tax Returns and Filing

• Prepare and submit periodic indirect, gaming and operational tax returns for relevant entities.
• Ensure tax submissions are completed according to the requirements and deadlines applicable in each jurisdiction.
• Maintain accurate tax profiles for relevant entities on revenue authority portals.

Tax Compliance Calendar

• Assist with maintaining and updating the group’s tax compliance calendar.
• Monitor tax filing and payment deadlines.
• Support the team in ensuring all tax returns and payments are completed on time.

Tax Legislation

• Monitor changes in tax legislation and regulations.
• Investigate tax anomalies and potential compliance issues.
• Assess changes in the tax environment that may affect the business and escalate relevant matters to the appropriate team members.

Tax Audits

• Support internal and external tax audits.
• Assist with gathering, preparing and submitting documentation and information required for tax audits.
• Work with Tax Compliance Specialists and the Tax Manager throughout the audit process.

Group Tax Matrixes

• Assist with maintaining and updating the group’s tax matrixes.
• Ensure tax matrix information accurately reflects the company’s tax position.
• Communicate relevant changes and updates to the Tax Compliance team.

Audit and Corporate Governance

• Assist with preparing quarterly and annual audit files.
• Provide supporting documentation and audit evidence when required.
• Ensure relevant controls are followed and properly documented for SOX compliance.

Tax Projects and Administration

• Provide support on tax-related projects and administrative activities.
• Conduct research and gather information relating to tax matters.
• Maintain tax trackers, project registers and compliance registers.
• Collate and upload accounting information for tax consultants assisting with tax computations.
• Prepare process notes documenting recurring tax processes and procedures.
• Maintain and archive relevant financial and tax information.
• Assist with raising system tickets to resolve tax system issues and errors.
• Support workflow updates following changes within the business.
• Perform general administration for the entities under the team’s responsibility.
• Assist with additional tax-related duties and projects as required.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A certificate or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of accounting and tax experience in a similar role.
• Experience with tax accounting, tax calculations and tax compliance.
• Experience in tax administration and managing compliance requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good Microsoft Word skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment.

Advantageous Skills and Experience

The following will be advantageous:

• Experience with SOX and/or annual financial statement processes.
• Experience using tax software such as Thomson Reuters Orbitax, OneSource Provisioning Tool or Aibidia.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central.
• Experience with FloQast.
• Experience with IBM Planning Analytics, TM1 or Cognos.

Key Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Adaptability.
• Ownership and accountability.
• Initiative and willingness to take action.
• Resilience.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Integrity.
• Innovation.

What Super Group Offers

Super Group supports employee development and wellbeing through:

• Learning and development programmes.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Performance management and feedback programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme support for employees and their families.
• An inclusive working environment across its international operations.