Chief Specialist: Indirect Tax

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Transnet Full time

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**_designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating_**
**_Division._**

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Operating Division : Transnet Corporate Centre_**

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Position Title : Chief Specialist: Indirect Tax (Customs) (Re-Advert)_**

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Employee Group : Permanent_**

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Department : Finance_**

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Location : Johannesburg_**

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Reporting To : General Manager : Group Taxation_**

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Grade Level : C_**

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Reference Number : 10122100_**

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Position Purpose:_**
- To provide support and advice to the Company in respect of all Customs and Excise matters that may arise. This includes

Customs Duties (including Diesel Refund and Carbon Tax) optimisation on commercial transactions and assistance

requirements and legislation.
- To ensure legislative compliance relating to all Customs and Excise legislation, through the development of policies and

procedures, monitoring and auditing the implementation thereof and providing advice to the Operating Divisions and the

Corporate Centre on related matters.
- To assist in the implementation of the Company’s taxation strategy in respect of indirect taxes at the Operating Divisions so

as to ensure that the Operating Divisions comply fully with the taxation requirements and legislation.
- To advise the GM: Group Taxation of all unusual/irregular transactions being contemplated by the Operating Divisions, to

ensure that all customs consequences of these transactions are considered proactively and are taken into account in the

agreements.

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Position outputs:_**
- Assist and advise the Company regarding customs matters so that the best possible advice and options are provided
- Research and develop customs planning strategies for the Company including new business initiatives and contribute to

the development of the overall tax strategy for the Company
- Assist the Operating Divisions to interpret and integrate customs considerations into their business strategy
- Work with the GM: Group Taxation to develop and implement customs planning opportunities and risk mitigation strategies

for the Company
- Collaborate and coordinate with the Operating Divisions and the whole Tax function so that there is a cohesive standard of

dealing with tax within the Company
- Coordinate and facilitate customs audits and enquiries from tax authorities
- Interpret new customs legislation and implement changes to customs processes and manuals
- Negotiate with SARS (and other tax authorities where required) and National Treasury with regard to customs matters
- Manage the updating (including drafting) of customs Manuals (including TFR and TPT Customs Process and Control

Manuals) and SOP’s
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Qualifications & Experience:_**
- B Comm Accounting degree (preferably with articles), or degree in Financial Management, or an admitted attorney is

required.
- A postgraduate qualification in tax (i.e. H Dip Tax) or equivalent will be an advantage.
- At least 12 years working experience in a similar position at a middle to senior management level
- Practical working experience in Customs & Excise.
- Practical working experience in VAT will be an advantage.
- Sound corporate experience is highly recommended.

Standard Job Requirements:

- Driver’s license code 08
- Willing to work extended working hours
- Regular local travel as required

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Competencies:_**

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT
- Ensure integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial statements; and discuss the need for and nature of appropriate

disclosures; and
- Implement efficient process changes consistent with best practices; and
- Create a Corporate culture of compliance and shared accountability.
- Implement financial analysis, planning, management through integrating functional/business unit’s financial health into

future
proposed change-states to ensure business value is enhanced and enabled through continuous monitoring.

appropriate
- Advise on role and classification of quality costing, including prevention, appraisal and internal/external failure costs
- Recommend on the creation of new and select products and services with corresponding selling price with impact on the

business
- Manage cost challenge processes and work closely with the business to ensure key performance indicators are measuring

the right metrics
- Discuss and recommend transfer pricing systems and evaluate effect of transfer prices;
- Provide leadership and coaching to team members on cost control

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