Junior Tax Accountant - Umhlanga

Description:

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Junior Tax Accountant. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful candidate will join the finance department and support the Group Tax Manager on compliance and the effective administration of all tax matters for the Group.


With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals. Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry. Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.


You Bring:

• Matric.
• Finance related degree or studying towards.
• 2 -3 years related tax experience in a similar role.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

Financial metrics

• Assist in the preparation of Income Tax Returns and Provisional Tax Returns.
• Assist on SARS audits and external audits.
• Prepare documentary evidence for audits.
• Assist with preparation of vat recons and returns.
• Assist with vat compliance aspects.
• Maintain E-filing profile across the group.
• Maintain Tax Clearance Certificate database.
• E-filing support.
• Handle SARS queries.
• Assist with tax and vat health checks.
• Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing demands.
• Have a general know of all taxes i.e. Income Tax; Vat, PAYE, WHT.
• Have an understanding of the tax risk and control environment as well as the ability to test controls.
• Research ad hoc tax issues to identify and propose solutions.
• Proved tax support to the tax team and finance team in terms of tax administration.

Interpersonal and other skills

• Be driven and enthusiastic.
• Have sound knowledge of tax legislation.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good numerical skills.
• Able to communicate at various levels.
• Effective time management.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Be able to adapt to a changing/fast paced environment.
  

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Accountability: Follows through and delivers results in spite of obstacles. Admits errors and takes corrective action to avoid repetition. Approaches own work with dedication and a high sense of responsibility.
• Results Driven: Consistently delivers required business results; sets and achieves goals, consistently complies with quality standards and meets deadlines; maintains focus on organisational goals.
• Problem Solving: Identify, analyse, organise and solve problems and issues in a timely and effective manner. Anticipate problems, identify root causes and take corrective action. Evaluate effectiveness of a solution.
• Initiative: Ability to assert one’s influence over events in order to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Time Management: Optimal use of time to ensure maximum output and delivery as per required timeframes. Prioritise and anticipate timeframes. Identify possible delays in advance and plan accordingly.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 30 days, kindly find your application to be unsuccessful.

Requirements:

• Matric.
• Finance related degree or studying towards.
• 2 -3 years related tax experience in a similar role.

• Assist in the preparation of Income Tax Returns and Provisional Tax Returns.
• Assist on SARS audits and external audits.
• Prepare documentary evidence for audits.
• Assist with preparation of vat recons and returns.
• Assist with vat compliance aspects.
• Maintain E-filing profile across the group.
• Maintain Tax Clearance Certificate database.
• E-filing support.
• Handle SARS queries.
• Assist with tax and vat health checks.
• Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing demands.
• Have a general know of all taxes i.e. Income Tax; Vat, PAYE, WHT.
• Have an understanding of the tax risk and control environment as well as the ability to test controls.
• Research ad hoc tax issues to identify and propose solutions.
• Proved tax support to the tax team and finance team in terms of tax administration.

• Be driven and enthusiastic.
• Have sound knowledge of tax legislation.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good numerical skills.
• Able to communicate at various levels.
• Effective time management.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Be able to adapt to a changing/fast paced environment.
  

• Accountability: Follows through and delivers results in spite of obstacles. Admits errors and takes corrective action to avoid repetition. Approaches own work with dedication and a high sense of responsibility.
• Results Driven: Consistently delivers required business results; sets and achieves goals, consistently complies with quality standards and meets deadlines; maintains focus on organisational goals.
• Problem Solving: Identify, analyse, organise and solve problems and issues in a timely and effective manner. Anticipate problems, identify root causes and take corrective action. Evaluate effectiveness of a solution.
• Initiative: Ability to assert one’s influence over events in order to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Time Management: Optimal use of time to ensure maximum output and delivery as per required timeframes. Prioritise and anticipate timeframes. Identify possible delays in advance and plan accordingly.