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What We'll Bring:
This position requires CA (SA) qualification newly qualified or 5+ of experience in a related capacity. Applicants must have an in-depth knowledge of accounting and tax principles. International tax knowledge would be an advantage but is not essential.
What You'll Bring:Develop, implement and maintain internal processes and SOX procedures to ensure good corporate governance, SOX and other legislation compliance, i.e. Companies Act, Tax legislations. Identify material risks to the company within these processes and implement risk control measures.Consistently monitor procedural activities to be compliant to stipulated processes.Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure TU provides accurate information, evidence and supporting documentation to our audited processes and procedures and ensure deficiencies found are rectified immediately.Establish sound relationships with suppliers, professional bodies and internal customers to resolve queries in a professional manner.Develop and execute on strategies for completing annual goals and objectives of the department.Other related duties as requiredImpact You'll Make:
Taxation:This will include the administration of tax records in accordance with all legislative requirementsBe an integral part of the development of a tax strategy for TransUnion Global Capability Centre AfricaLiaise with management and Corporate office in Chicago on various tax related mattersEnd to end management of:Quarterly income and deferred tax calculations and reporting to Corporate office in ChicagoMonthly tax computations of current and deferred taxationThe tax element of auditsThe relationship with South African tax authoritiesExternal tax reporting (tax returns and submissions)Tax payments including provisional, final, top-up's, penalties, interestSecondary taxes (VAT, Dividends tax, WHT)Resolving and keeping track of tax queriesAdministration and submission of Local Revenue Authority documentsEnsure all tax types are paid on timeLiaise with external Tax Consultants where necessaryTax computations for all entities in group for month end, quarterly reporting, forecasts, budget and long term planning reportsKeep organisation updated on any relevant and applicable changes in tax legislationProactively seek out tax planning opportunitiesAssist and keep track of any statutory related queries until they are resolvedOther ad hoc duties as requiredGeneral ledger management and month end reportingPrepare and process all relevant journals with appropriate supporting informationAll accounting entries to correctly reflect IFRS and US GAAP requirementsProcess accurate general ledger postingsPrepare and manage recurring journalsEnsure accurate postings of transactions as well as related monthly accrualsPrepare month end expense variance analysis that is aligned to standard department practices and procedures and manage communication to business in this regardEnsure the accounting records correctly reflect the results of business units' financial positionTreasury and asset management responsibilities as determinedReconciliationsPrepare balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with corporate requirements and in line with Blackline guidanceFollow up on corrections and clearing of any required balance sheet reconciling items within appropriate timelinesMaintain on-going reconciliation of IFRS and US GAAPStatutory and all other reporting requirementsComprehensive understanding of IFRS and related accounting principlesEnsure appropriate document filing and retention is maintained in line with company/statutory requirementsPreparation of financial statements and all relevant notes in accordance with IFRSManage and support all Audit requirements (Internal & External)Prepare and provide support for all regulatory requirements and submissionsSOX, policies and proceduresMaintain and enforce internal controls as they relate to GL & Accounting processes as well as SOX requirements to ensure good corporate governanceIdentify any control deficiencies and proactively drive root cause analysis and remediationAd hoc projectsSupport any required ad-hoc requests and analysisDevelop solutions to issues and challengesContribute to any specific function projectsProactively drive/recommend improvement initiatives within existing role or finance departmentMaximize automation opportunities for day to day activitiesTransUnion Job Title
Consultant, Financial Planning & Analysis