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Statutory and Tax Analyst

AT Eaton
Eaton

Statutory and Tax Analyst

Johannesburg, South Africa

Eaton is a global power management company with a significant presence in Johannesburg, South Africa. We specialize in electrical systems for power quality, distribution, and control, as well as systems, and services for industrial and mobile equipment

Our team at Eaton's Johannesburg office is composed of skilled professionals dedicated to providing top-notch power management solutions and is known for its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

We are recruiting an Statutory and Tax Analyst.

What you'll do:

  • Tax Planning and Compliance: Ensure accurate tax planning, reporting, and compliance for all sub-Saharan Africa entities, including VAT, corporate taxes, and withholding taxes;
  • Technical Accounting Support: Provide support to ensure compliance with IFRS and implement new accounting policies on time;
  • Audit Coordination: Assist the Zone Statutory Manager in zone audits and manage statutory compliance, including external audits and AFS compilation;
  • Record Maintenance: Organize and maintain records of tax payments, assessments, refunds, and payments;
  • Tax Enquiries Management: Prepare responses and liaise with SARS to resolve tax inquiries and follow up on outstanding matters;
  • Operational Compliance: Determine and manage operational requirements for compliance with relevant tax acts and statutory requirements;
  • Internal Controls Improvement: Create and implement procedures to enhance internal controls and streamline financial processes;
  • Financial Guidance: Provide financial guidance to operations management to protect corporate assets and ensure expected returns;
  • Compliance Reporting: Ensure accuracy in monthly and annual reporting, including participation in bi-annual tax risk meetings;
  • Ad-Hoc Support: Assist with additional financial requests, BBBEE compliance, company secretarial tasks, and support audits in other countries as needed.

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Qualifications:

  • Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution is required;
  • Minimum of +3 years of professional accounting experience is required;
  • Experience within a Big 4 company.

Skills:

  • Sound working knowledge of SAP/Syspro beneficial;
  • Technical capability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operational data/reports;
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards ( GAAP , IFRS );
  • Knowledge of Oracle and Thomson Reuters system.

Why join us?

  • Medical aid - 50 % of the cost, depending on the option the employee chose
  • Pension / provident - Provident fund 10% of basic salary, employee contribution = 7.5%
  • Travel allowance - Based on grade
  • Cell phone

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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Client-provided location(s): Johannesburg, South Africa
Job ID: Eaton-36199Johannesburg
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)