Mondi South Africa Work Values

Daily Duties at Mondi South Africa :

*Continually monitored Mondi South Africa Group tax processes to ensure they were compliant with group tax strategies; reviewed group transactions, deals, and contracts and provided advice on the efficacy of tax structures; and liaised with the Mondi Worldwide Group Head of Tax to maximize group tax efficiency. *Supported internal departments and Mondi South Africa group companies to detect/neutralise tax risks. *Cultivated relationships with South African Revenue Service (SARS) to facilitate the professional handling of all Mondi South Africa Group tax issues at SARS. *Monitored regular statutory tax returns (direct and indirect tax) to ensure they were accurately prepared and submitted to SARS; validated compliance with all tax legislation; and reviewed subordinate’s work output to ensure Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds/payments for all group entities were refunded/paid to SARS within deadlines. *Validated the accuracy of monthly VAT input claimed on Mondi South Africa Group entities' VAT returns; reviewed the accuracy and alignment to tax legislation of all annual Research and Development (R&D) allowance forms before submission to the Department of Science and Technology. *Reviewed quarterly tax estimates and annual tax budget calculations for accuracy/reasonability; ensured the validity of monthly, estimate, annual budget, and year-end tax computations; used SAP general ledger and MIRAS to report all Mondi South Africa Group entities including current and deferred tax calculations. *Produced tax notes (current/deferred tax) for disclosure in annual reports, to meet IFRS requirements. *Analysed the accuracy and completeness of all prior year tax reporting adjustments and all true-ups of prior year tax records per tax computations to ensure accurate group tax reporting. *Liaised with and supported Price Waterhouse Coopers external auditors in conducting their assignments in Mondi South Africa Group tax entities. *Researched relevant tax issues that directly impacted the Group and formulated tax opinions on various tax queries from the business to ensure continuous process improvements. *Attended regular update workshops on relevant tax legislation to obtain/maintain knowledge of all amendments, and to better understand new taxes that were introduced; advised relevant staff on changes in tax legislation that affected them, to ensure they were accounted for and to avoid non-compliance interest/penalties. *Provided daily direction, supervision, mentoring, motivation, training, and support to the Tax Accountant and two Assistant Tax Accountants to build their skills and bolster performance. *Reinforced department/team objectives/targets to ensure a strong focus on performance indicators. *Addressed performance discrepancies through training/development, or by using the disciplinary code and procedures when warranted.

What they like about Mondi South Africa :

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

Manufacturing, Compliance, Management, Accounting, Audit, Financial, Financial Reporting, Mining, Planning, Cost Accounting, Tax

Skills

Tax Return Preparations, Tax Compliance , Tax Research, Audit Support , Relationship Building, Staff Training & Leadership, Tax Accounting/Reporting, Tax Advisory, Tax Planning, Accounting/Financial Management, International Tax, SAP/CorpTax/MIRAS, Issue Resolution

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