Job Description

Parmalat Vacancies – Tax Manager

Parmalat, part of the international Lactalis Group, is looking for a highly skilled Tax Manager to join our team in the Western Cape. This role is essential in providing expert tax advisory services to Lactalis Southern Africa and the Australe Africa region, including Zambia, Botswana, eSwatini, and Mozambique. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with VAT, tax legislation, and audit requirements, driving strategic tax efficiencies across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

Taxation Compliance and Advisory

• Provide tax guidance across Southern and Australe African operations, ensuring adherence to all local tax regulations

• Manage provisional and final tax computations and returns for South Africa and applicable AA countries

• Partner with finance teams to optimize tax planning and improve compliance

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regional tax laws and maintain strong relationships with local tax authorities

Transfer Pricing

• Prepare and maintain Transfer Pricing Documentation for Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, and South Africa

• Implement transfer pricing compliance in eSwatini under new legislation

• Manage and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for shared services

• Ensure proper application of Withholding Tax and manage relevant returns, including consultancy fees, royalties, and interest

• Review and apply Double Tax Agreements (DTAs) across all relevant jurisdictions

Indirect Tax and Levies

• Oversee VAT preparation, reconciliation, and audits in South Africa and AA countries

• Manage Sugar Beverage Levy submissions and refund processes

• Handle carbon tax calculations and annual submissions

• Ensure compliance with Reverse VAT (RVAT) regulations in Zambia

• Review customs documentation for legal compliance

Audit and Financial Reporting

• Support the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) preparation process

• Participate in both interim and final external audits

• Provide tax-related inputs for Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) reporting

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom in Accounting with Tax as a major; post-graduate qualification in Taxation

• 4 to 6 years’ post-qualification experience in a tax advisory role, ideally within the FMCG sector

• In-depth knowledge of VAT and corporate tax regulations in South Africa and other Southern African countries

• Strong relationships or familiarity with regional tax bodies is an advantage

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and decision-making ability

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Willingness to travel regularly to AA countries

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