Job Description

Title of Position

Specialist: Tax and VAT

Post Number

1

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Finance & Services -> Finance & Treasury

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

2/10/2023

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

We are inviting applications for this developmental opportunity in our Department of Finance for a Specialist: Tax and VAT reporting to the Financial Accountant. The role is responsible for the entire Tax and VAT responsibilities at the University. Due to the inter-related nature of the research funding cycle, the incumbent would work in close collaboration with several stakeholders involved in the research grant application cycle including the Department of Finance administrators, principal investigators/academics, departmental grant administrators, the Legal Services Department, the Research Office and the Technology Transfer Office.

The responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• VAT compliance in terms of the VAT Act in Higher Education
• Monthly Vat declaration and submission on the Vat 201 form
• Monthly Vat reconciliations
• Perform Vat apportionment calculations and compliance in respect of declaration of VAT.
• Review exposure and risk associated with VAT (Apportionment and application of VAT methodologies).
• Compliance with Audit requirements in respect of VAT.
• Application of special tax rulings applicable to Higher Education
• All Income Tax responsibilities for the University and its subsidiaries
• Compliance with other tax and VAT related legislation
• Monitoring the University's tax compliance status
• S18a Donation compliance and SARS submissions
• Vat assessment of all Grant & Contracts proposals and applications prior to conclusion of projects
• Analyse all Contracts/Agreements submitted to the Grants and Contracts Office for Input and output VAT based on SARS Guidelines and UWC Research functional codes;
• Managing and updating UWC's international registrations on donor portals
• Assist Grant holders with the completion of Donor/Funder due diligence forms
• Assist with Grant Administration Training in respect of Tax compliance

Minimum Requirements

• B.Comm Accounting degree or equivalent
• 2-3 years relevant experience
• Experience in tax administration and University Research administration would be an advantage
• Experience of South African tax law and ability to apply VAT rules as it applies to the Higher Education Sector and University research activities
• Experience and knowledge with the SARS online environment in respect of tax submissions

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and also include anything else that you feel may be pertinent to the selection panel. Please attach your covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za

EQUITY DISCLAIMER: In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with Employment Targets of the University. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

University of the Western Cape