Finance & Tax Analyst

Volvo Careers – Finance & Tax Analyst

FCA, part of the Volvo Group, oversees financial compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). As the Finance & Tax Analyst, you will manage all aspects of income tax and value-added tax (VAT) reporting.

Job Objectives:

• Ensure compliance with South African tax legislation, internal controls, accounting standards, and financial policies.
• Possess expertise in corporate tax, indirect taxes, and Transfer Pricing.
• Prepare and submit income tax (including provision tax) and VAT returns.
• Manage Requests for Information and Tax Audits conducted by SARS.
• Facilitate reporting to regulatory bodies like the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and Statistics South Africa.
• Stay updated on legal regulations affecting tax arrangements and take appropriate actions.
• Serve as a liaison for third-party stakeholders such as SARS, FIC, Stats SA, external auditors, and consultants.
• Support stakeholders across the organization with tax-related queries and resolve complex tax concerns.
• Collaborate closely with Volvo Group Tax on various tax matters.
• Compute Transfer Pricing and Thin Capitalisation for the legal entity.
• Ensure proper documentation for transfer pricing and thin capitalisation in line with group requirements and regulations.
• Monitor thin capitalisation and advise on the entity’s ability to pay dividends and request group company loans.
• Oversee tax-related financial statement items and complete tax-related balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure reporting aligns with relevant IFRS guidelines and communicate changes to the local business.
• Assist the Chief Accountant in coordinating external audits and finalising Annual Financial Statements.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the manager.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certified Tax Practitioner.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a tax analyst role managing the tax portfolio of a legal entity.
• Strong technical knowledge of tax legislation including the Income Tax Act, Value-Added Tax Act, Customs and Excise Act, and Tax Administration Act.
• Good understanding of IFRS, with a focus on tax-related standards, and the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership Principles.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Relationship Management.
• Communication Skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Critical Thinking.
• Time Management.

Personal Attributes:

• Tenacious.
• Strong work ethic.
• Assertive and Adaptable.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Methodical and structured.
• Proactive.
• Self-motivated.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Understanding of business operations.

Note to Applicants:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete and sign personal verification permission, consent, and indemnity declarations for reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting processes, and any other necessary checks.