Job Description

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Strategic Managmeent

Support the business in its strategic objectives, including M&A, to ensure that all tax implications are thoroughly evaluated and optimised, facilitating seamless transactions and enhancing the overall value and sustainability of AECI Group's business initiatives. Lead, direct and manage the Group Tax department, in order to foster a high-performing team that effectively navigates complex tax regulations, drives compliance, and implements innovative tax strategies that support the Group's financial objectives and mitigate risks. Oversee, direct and indirect tax matters for the Group across all regions to ensure compliance with local and international tax laws, optimise tax positions, and minimise liabilities, thereby supporting the Group's operational efficiency and strategic growth objectives. Lead the development and enhancement of the tax process to drive efficiency and effectiveness of tax compliance and reporting. Develop tax strategies to ensure the Group optimises its effective tax rate while ensuring full compliance, with a particular focus on transfer pricing and international tax refor

Tax Reporting

Manage tax input for Group Reporting and meet deadlines, in order to ensure accurate and timely financial disclosures and facilitate informed decision-making by stakeholders. Ensure adequate review of Income tax, provisional returns and tax computations for the Group to identify and rectify any discrepancies, ensure compliance with tax regulations and minimise potential liabilities. Manage the tax provision, deferred tax and tax related financial reporting to ensure accurate financial statements, facilitate compliance with accounting standards, and provide stakeholders with reliable insights into the Group's tax position and obligations. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure all filings are carried out accurately and timeously, in order to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, minimise the risk of penalties, and ensure transparency and accountability in the Group's tax practices.

Tax Audits

Ensure adequate preparation and response for any tax audits as well as manages all tax related matters for the Group's statutory annual audit, in order to effectively address inquiries, mitigate potential risks, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. Drive appropriate and timeous communication with external parties and authorities and ensure all required documentation is provided to facilitate a smooth audit process

Tax Risk

Identify areas of tax risk and mitigations for both existing / planned operations and new initiatives to proactively address potential compliance issues, safeguard the Group's financial position, and support informed decision-making that aligns with the Group's strategic objectives and risk appetite. Highlight tax concerns and propose feasible solutions to ensure that potential issues are addressed proactively, enabling the Group to maintain compliance, optimise tax positions, and support strategic initiatives while minimising financial and reputational risks.

Stakeholder Management

Maintain relationships with tax authorities and third-party advisors to ensure excellent planning, consulting and expertise for the Group. Build and maintain relationships with tax authorities, external auditors and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with tax regulations, facilitate smooth audits, and foster a collaborative environment that supports AECI's strategic objectives.

Tax Best Practice

Build a culture of excellence for the Tax Department through implementing initiatives that enhance the team's performance, drive continuous improvement in tax processes, and ensure the delivery of high-quality tax insights that align with AECI's overall business goals. Provide ad-hoc advice, analysis and written opinions on tax impacts of any significant projects or transactions to assist in decision making.

People Management

Build a strong and cohesive team by recruiting top talent and creating an inclusive work environment to enhance team collaboration, diversity and employee engagement across team members. Promote a culture that supports high performance through performance management and employee engagement, in order to drive accountability, enhance individual and team productivity, and align employee contributions with the overall goals of the organisation.
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Qualifications & Experience

CA(SA) or equivalent Relevant postgraduate qualification in Tax. A higher diploma in International Tax will be advantageous Minimum 10-12 years of Tax experience Previous experience dealing with the following is essential: Experience in cross-border transactions and identifying the tax implications thereof Experience managing listed Group tax processes, both compliance and strategy processes Experience working in or with cross-functional teams across departments and functions. Experience in working in Engineering or Chemicals field (advantageous)

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Strategic Planning and Execution Tax legislation and other regulatory frameworks Financial Policies, Procedures, and Processes Stakeholder Management Risk management principles Legislative and regulatory landscape Tax compliance software and systems Applicable legislation on a global scale Macroeconomic and econometric information, metrics, indices, driver-based models Tax Methodologies and Practices International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Implement tax strategies Industry dynamics and multiple industries



Leading and Supervising Adhereing to Principles and Values Entrpreneurial and Commercial Thinking Persuading and Influencing Presenting and Communicating Information Formulating Strategies and Consepts Deciding and Initiating Action Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations * Coping with Pressures and Setbacks