Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tTo examine the legislative, taxpayer base and economic environments in order to determine likely forms of future tax avoidance schemes and put in place measures to counter these avoidance schemes in corporate reorganisations outside reportable arrangements. Need to analyse and recommend on mergers and acquisitions approved by the competition tribunal. In this role you will additionally be responsible for Pillar II Globe tax base. The Pillar II Global tax base, based on OECD research document incorporated in the budget speech by minister of finance.<\/p>\n
Education and Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required<\/p>\n
\tRelevant Honours \/ Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) AND 10-12 years’ experience in a Tax Audit or tax legal environment or International tax advisory capacity related to corporate reorganisations outside reportable arrangements in, of which 3-4 years specialist or specialist manager level<\/p>\n
OR<\/p>\n
\tRelevant Bachelor’s Degree \/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 12 – 15 years Tax Audit or tax legal environment or International tax advisory capacity related to corporate reorganisations outside reportable arrangements in, of which 3-4 years specialist or specialist manager level<\/p>\n
Job Outputs:<\/p>\n
Process<\/p>\n
\tThe specialist\u2019s main responsibilities are to detect and identify tax avoidance schemes and\/or structures and\/or legislative loopholes through analysing the submitted \u201creportable arrangements,\u201d scrutinising financial journals, press reports and the JSE\u2019s SENS announcements.
\n\tTo offer and provide support to Investigative Audit and Compliance Audit in respect of tax avoidance matters \/ GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Regulations) investigations
\n\tThe responsibilities also include reviewing the reportable arrangements submitted by taxpayers in terms of the \u201cReportable Arrangement Regime\u201d legislated in sections 34 \u2013 39 of the Tax Administration Act, No. 28 of 2011. \u00a0(This is a mandatory early disclosure regime, to enable SARS to identify tax avoidance structures and mechanisms.)
\n\tTo identify potential tax avoidance in \u201creported arrangements\u201d and investigate further.
\n\tTo notify SARS Compliance Risk and Case Selection Department in respect of reportable arrangements in instances where current legislation may be applied to combat the mischief inherent in the scheme.
\n\tPlan for value-added, continuous multiple practice and system improvement optimization to deliver on objectives and to enhance tactical excellence.
\n\tDetect and identify tax avoidance schemes and\/or structures and\/or legislative loopholes through analysing the submitted reportable arrangements.
\n\tResponsible for the entire value chain on OECD Pillar II, Globe Minimum Tax Rules, and implementation.
\n\tLiaise with National Treasury on policy formulation and updates on Globe Minimum Tax Bill.
\n\tTake full responsibility of reviewing the Globe Information Tax Return for possible tax revenue leakages and opportunities.
\n\tAct as a single point of contact on Globe Pillar II matters and act as a representative for SARS internationally.
\n\tLiaise with key internal stakeholders from Risk Profiling, Audit, Legal and Debt collection.
\n\tAnalyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
\n\tDraw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
\n\tInfluence and communicate across business areas impacted by practice area to minimise resistance and ensure onboarding of new thinking.<\/p>\n
Governance<\/p>\n
\tManage and advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.
\n\tDevelop and\/or align governance and compliance policies in own practice areas to identify and manage risk exposure liability.<\/p>\n
People<\/p>\n
\tManage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.
\n\tDevelop and\/or align governance and compliance policies in own practice areas to identify and manage risk exposure liability.<\/p>\n
Finance<\/p>\n
\tImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.<\/p>\n
Client<\/p>\n
\tDevelop & ensure implementation of own practices to build delivery excellence, encouraging others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
\n\tProvide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
\n\tParticipate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.<\/p>\n
Behavioural competencies<\/p>\n
\tExternal Awareness
\n\tHonesty and Integrity
\n\tTrust
\n\tRespect
\n\tFairness and Transparency
\n\tAnalytical Thinking
\n\tAccountability
\n\tConceptual Ability
\n\tProblem Solving and Analysis
\n\tAttention to Detail
\n\tCommitment to Continuous Learning
\n\tOrganisational Awareness
\n\tBuilding Sustainability<\/p>\n
Technical competencies<\/p>\n
\tFunctional Policies and Procedures
\n\tReporting
\n\tTax Compliance Auditing
\n\tInternational Tax
\n\tDTAs and Treaties
\n\tOECD
\n\tBusiness Knowledge
\n\tCreative and Innovative Thinking
\n\tEfficiency improvement
\n\tLegal Advisory and Interpretation
\n\tLegal Knowledge and knowledge of ethics
\n\tLegal Compliance
\n\tPolicy analysis<\/p>\n
Deadline:10th June,2026<\/p>\n
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