About the role    

The role forms part of the Corporate tax and VAT Department within the Finance division at Home Office in Brackenfell. The role reports directly to the VAT Manager. Responsibilities include assisting with the reviewing and periodic filing of the South African and Non-RSA VAT returns ensuring accuracy and compliance with the individual VAT acts of each country and the Revenue Authority interpretation. The successful candidate should showcase excellent attention to detail, proven numeracy skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment and taking on responsibility. Working in both a team environment, as well as working independently without supervision will be required. 

What you bring    

BCom Finance, Commercial or equivalent – (essential)  Minimum 3 years VAT experience. Experience within the FMCG, retail sector or similar (preferred).   Experience with VAT in Africa will be advantageous. Demonstrates a strong interest in and aptitude for VAT and other indirect tax matters. Proficient in Microsoft Excel - intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel - (essential). Exposure to SAP / BPC (essential).

What you'll do    

Prepare VAT returns for specific countries including the electronic filing requirements  Review VAT reconciliations and ensuring accuracy.  Assist with and guide on VAT audits.  Perform VAT reasonability calculations  Assist with the development and implementation of system enhancements  Admin and associated filing  Ad-hoc projects  Review article master data for accuracy 

Closing Date    

2026/08/10

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Salary

0 - 0 ZAR

Monthly based

Location

Western Cape

Job Overview
Job Posted:
2 months ago
Job Type
Full Time
Job Role
Entry level role
Education
Bachelors/Higher National Certificate
Total Vacancies
Variable
Category
Finance / Accounting / Audit

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Western Cape

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