VAT Accountant at Shoprite

The Shoprite Group of Companies has a vacancy for a VAT Accountant who will form part of the VAT Department and the Non RSA Finance team. Responsibilities include assisting with the reviewing and periodic filing of the Non RSA VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the individual VAT acts of each country and the Revenue Authority interpretation.

We require an individual who enjoys working with VAT and Domestic taxes as well as Management Accounts. The successful candidate should showcase excellent attention to detail, proven numeracy skills and enjoy working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. Someone who takes on responsibility. Working in both a team environment, as well as working independently without supervision will be required.

Job Objectives

• Prepare VAT returns for specific countries including the electronic filing requirements
• Review VAT reconciliations and ensuring accuracy
• Assist with and guide on VAT audits
• Perform VAT reasonability calculations
• Assist with the development and implementation of system enhancements
• Admin and associated filing
• Adhoc projects
• Review article master data for accuracy

Qualifications

Accounting degree or relevant tertiary qualification Diploma in VAT will be advantageous

Experience

Minimum 3 years VAT experience or similar Experience with VAT in Africa will be advantageous Experienced in Excel Working with Information software systems SAP

Knowledge and Skills

Experienced in Excel Working with Information software systems

• SAP Analytical ability & problem solving skills Excellent communication & management skills
• Good Time Management skills
• Able to review, reconcile and analyse financial information
• Deadline driven
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work and work independently.