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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | GENERAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Corporate Taxation Manager |
| Position Code: | 2370 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Providing leadership and advice on corporate tax policy and participating in planning the organisation's activities to optimise tax costs and ensure tax compliance consistently and in line with corporate objectives. |
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Reports To
Financial Controller/Divisional Financial Controller. |
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Supervises
May supervise a small team of Tax Accounting staff. |
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Main Activities
Ensuring that all required taxation returns are prepared in compliance with various tax regulations and ensuring adequate provisions are made for the payment of taxes.
Representing the organisation in the event of audits, investigations or queries from revenue authorities.
Coordinating the lodgement of tax returns, reviewing assessments for objections on appeals, personally presenting and arranging objections or appeals and authorising payments of taxes.
Formulating, implementing and maintaining tax procedures and policies which includes the training of employees in correct methods of allocating costs such as travelling and entertainment.
Determining requirements for research designed to establish compliance with applicable tax laws at least cost and directing corporate programmes to ensure such compliance.
Providing advice to Management of the tax implications of proposed major transactions including mergers, acquisitions and disposal of assets and recommending necessary changes if required.
Advising the organisation of developments and the impact of new or proposed legislation, decisions, regulations and rulings in tax and related areas.
Advising Management of appropriate means to effectively reduce the incidence of tax by investigating opportunities and promoting tax awareness throughout the organisation.
Employing and directing the services of professional tax consultants as required.
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Key Skills
Thorough knowledge of relevant Tax Assessment Act and associated legislation.
Initiative planning and decision making.
Business Awareness.
Communication, analytical and computer skills.
Ability to build strong working relationships.
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Internal Contacts
Finance and Administration Staff, Marketing & Sales Managers, Line Managers and Internal Auditors. |
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External Contacts
Taxation and Legal Advisers, External Auditors, Customers & Suppliers. |
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Typical Experience
At least 10 years general accounting experience with more than 5 years in taxation management coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications - usually in Accounting, Commerce or Law. |
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