Tax Lead and LEFIM Southern Africa

Main Purpose:

• Responsible for operations and compliance in the area of taxation and ensure internal controls as per global and local guidelines - processes audit and control system
• The jobholder is responsible for all legal entity financial topics for Southern Africa (e.g., planning and forecasting processes) and ensures proper local implementation of key corporate processes, directives and functions.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all local tax laws in the area of Corporate taxes and VAT including tax payments, tax return submissions in addition to Bayer Global guidelines and KPIs such as Effective tax rate and BKA reporting
• Identification of tax risks and implement mitigation procedures in addition to performing all tax calculations for accounting and audit purposes;
• Liaise with tax authorities, tax advisors including transfer price offices;
• Training of business group representatives on VAT and import duty issues;
• Support tax audits and tax litigation including related risk management Manage and support transfer pricing
• Tax planning and preparation of annual tax returns, provisional tax payments
• Ensure compliance with all local tax laws in the area of Corporate taxes Support in development and ensure implementation of directives/ guidelines/ SOPs in coordination with function area responsible. Scrutinize internal control system and processes to identify control weaknesses, suggest and develop control measures, and supervise/follow up implementation and do walk-throughs;
• Perform ad hoc internal audits/forensic audits/complaints through "fraud line";
• Assist – Corporate internal audits/ Statutory audits

LEFIM:

• Perform short term planning, forecasting and recording/ documenting of Legal Entity Financials.
• Prepare local LE income statement and consolidation for tax Forecast and Transfer Pricing
• Prepare local LE cash flow for Liquidity planning and impairment testing Prepare necessary financials for exposure planning
• Ensure compliant and timely delivery to global systems (e.g. , CoFiPot, BayTC)
• Ensure data integrity and error corrections
• Support external reporting to authorities
• Comply with Bayer standard Financial Steering process and timelines (divisional & non divisional)
• Operational implementation and change management of defined planning process and tools
• Responsible for local governance of intercompany transactions and intercompany contracts
• Ensure compliance with ICS relevant activities concerning legal entity relevant processes

Key Working Relations:

• Contact with Divisional Finance Managers for transaction details, explanations, supporting documents, etc
• Training of BG personnel/central services on tax requirements – VAT and import dates;
• Transfer price offices of Bayer Group.
• Tax authorities and tax advisors
• Internal and External auditors
• Business Process Auditor
• CFO

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Qualification: CA(SA) with specialisation in the field of Taxation
• Experience: 5-8 years of relevant tax experience
• Experience in working with tax authorities
• Attention to fine detail in applying tax knowledge/analyzing facts and tax law.
• Project Management – Time bound projects with stakeholder management.
• Recognize problem situations and make suggestions to solve this in difficult/confidential situations.
• Ability to cope with stress and unusual/difficult situations and not losing control, meeting deadlines, maintain professional independence, adapt to a new methods and techniques.
• Ability to work in teams as well as alone.
• Good presentation and communication skills.

Application Period:
October 2025
Reference Code:
854736

Division:
Enabling Functions
Location:
South Africa : Gauteng : Midrand

Functional Area:
Finance & Tax
Position Grade:
VS 1.3

Employment Type:
Regular
Work Time:
Standard

Contact Us
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9 Country Estate Drive, Waterfall City, Johannesburg, 2090.

P O Box 143

Isando, 1600, South Africa

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.