Specialist

Job Description We are looking for a proactive and energised individual to carry out the tax responsibilities of the Group Tax function. Allan Grays Tax Governance is decentralised in nature, where business areas own their operational tax processes and manage the risks associated with those processes. Proactive support is provided by a Group Tax team through consulting, engagement and operational support. Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of relevant tax related regulations and legislative changes or trends within the financial services industry in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Bermuda
• Monitoring relevant tax related regulations and legislative changes or trends within the financial services industry
• Answer tax related questions and understand highly complex tax related problems
• Prepare clear, sound, accurate reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations to management, legal/compliance and operational areas regarding new legislative and tax reporting requirements
• Provide input to the industry on behalf of the company (i.e regulatory papers / industry bodies / industry peers);
• Review and monitor the tax processes and controls within the business in order to minimise tax risk and to take proactive action to mitigate the risks identified
• Advise and provide training to stakeholders to ensure optimal awareness and competence with regard to new and existing tax compliance
• Liaise with Clients/Financial Advisors and Operations teams regarding reporting queries and topical tax issues
• Manage and drive ad-hoc tax projects

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom with HDip Tax or M.Com / LLM
• Current, relevant financial services industry experience and up to date with the latest changes in the legislation in this specialist area - this is a distinct advantage.
• Technical tax advisory experience is a must have
• The candidate must have 3 - 5 years relevant experience

Competencies and Skills The successful candidate should have/be:

• Excellent analytical skills, logical thought processes, sound judgement and decision-making abilities
• A go-getter with a pragmatic approach to systems and processes, and have an excellent track record of achievements academically
• Knowledge of legislative requirements and tax laws specific to unit trust/LISP, long-term insurance and retirement fund business
• Knowledge of local and international tax reporting requirements e.g. FATCA/CRS, DWT, IWT and IT3
• Detailed practical knowledge of operational tax processes to ensure tax compliance preferable

Critical Interpersonal or Interactive skills

• Ability to operate and think on feet
• Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage own deliveries
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and reasoning
• Ability to grasp, navigate and solve complex business problems
• Ability to confidently engage at all levels of the organisation and amongst a diverse group of people
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

Location Cape Town Closing Date 21 May 2025 Please ensure that you upload your Matric certificate along with your full university transcripts for all years of studies.

Information :

• Company : Allan Gray
• Position : Specialist
• Location : Cape Town, Western Cape
• Country : ZA