Tax Compliance Specialist

1 week ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa DigiOutsource Full time R2 000 000 - R2 500 000 per year

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

Who we are

We're part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world's leading Sports and iGaming brands.

At DigiOutsource, we bring passionate people and innovative tech together to create market-leading online gaming solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams are passionate about products, customer experience and security. We're empowered to achieve the ultimate in high-performance gaming experiences using the best technology available. 

Who we're looking for

We're on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At DigiOutsource, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you'll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.

Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

We're on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.

As a Tax Compliance Specialist you'll be supporting the delivery of ensuring that the company meets its tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions. This includes the preparation of tax returns or the review thereof, assisting with tax audits, and ensuring compliance with changing tax laws and regulations.

What you'll be doing

As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:

Tax Compliance and Calculations

  • Assist in quarterly calculation of direct taxes and monthly reviewing direct taxes thereof.

  • Work closely with the finance team to ensure that all applicable taxes, including corporate income taxes, are accurately calculated and reported.

  • Support the calculation and review of indirect taxes related to the gaming and operational activities of the company. This includes taxes such as gaming tax, VAT (Value Added Tax), withholding tax (WHT), local VAT, reverse VAT, excise tax, and levies.

  • Ensure that all indirect tax calculations are accurate and compliant with local laws and regulations.

Filing of Operational Tax Returns

  • Submit and file periodic operational tax returns for all relevant entities.

  • Ensure compliance with local tax regulations for each jurisdiction and ensure submissions are done on a weekly and/or monthly basis.

Compliance Tax Calendar

  • Manage and update the compliance tax calendar for all periodic tax filings.

  • Ensure that all deadlines for tax returns and payments are met in a timely manner.

Tax Provisions and Effective Tax Rate Calculations

  • Assist in calculating the group's tax provisions, including the effective tax rate, corporate income tax, and deferred tax.

  • Ensure that all calculations are done accurately for financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Financial Reporting

  • In collaboration with the finance team, support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

  • Ensure that all tax-related elements of these reports are accurate and compliant with the relevant regulations for all group entities.

Tax Legislation Anomalies

  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and investigate any anomalies that may arise.

  • Stay up to date with relevant tax laws, regulations, and potential changes in the tax landscape that could affect the business.

Tax Audits

  • Provide ongoing support to internal and external tax audits.

  • Be the liaison with tax auditors, gathering and providing the necessary information, and assisting with any questions or issues that arise during the audit process.

Group Tax Matrixes

  • Review and assist in the updating of the group's tax matrixes.

  • Ensure that the information in the tax matrix reflects accurately on the company's tax position.

  • Communicate any updates where necessary to relevant teams within the organisation.

Ad-Hoc Tax Assistance

  • Provide support for various tax-related projects and administrative matters as needed. This may include research, gathering information, or providing insights on different tax issues that arise.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential skills you'll bring to the table

The necessary skills that we require for this role include:

  • Qualification Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting or Tax)

  • Articles, CA (SA), CIMA or equivalent

  • 5-8 Years tax compliance, tax accounting and tax reporting experience

  • Working knowledge of IFRS

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively

  • Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals

  • Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope

  • Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs

  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations

  • International tax and experience in or across complex, growth organisations across multiple jurisdictions

  • Solid Experience in Microsoft suite including Excel and MS Word

Desirable skills you've got up your sleeve

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:

  • SOX and/or AFS experience

  • Experience in working with software - Navision, Thompson Reuters Orbitax and OnSource Provisioning Tool or Aibidia

Our values are non-negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.

These competencies are:

  • Adaptability

  • Ownership and accountability

  • Initiating action

  • Resilience

  • Team orientation

  • Integrity

  • Innovation

What you'll get back

We offer a great variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive at DigiOutsource and Super Group. This includes:

  • We're dedicated to your supergrowth. Our comprehensive learning and development programmes give you a range of resources and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

  • Your hard work and achievements won't go unnoticed. Our innovative Performance Tool ensures you receive regular, constructive feedback, helping you to continuously improve and reach your full potential.

  • Our Employee Assistance programme offers a variety of benefits which you and your family can benefit from.

  • Free Daily Meals

  • Free Massages On-site

  • Free On-Site Gym

  • Group Life Cover

  • Funeral Fund Benefit

  • Financial Services Assistance

  • Curro School Fees Benefit

  • Income Continuation Benefit

  • Leadership Training

  • Referral Bonus

  • Medical Aid Subsidy

  • Free Sleep Coaching

  • On-site Barista

  • Retirement Annuity Subsidy

  • Team Builds

Be part of that Superclass feeling.

At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 16 countries, 85 nationalities, and 19 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group.

It's all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.

Here, your growth is supported and your contributions valued.

Game on

*Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.

*Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.
 

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

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