Job Title: Tax Accountant
Division: Weir ESCO
Location: Johannesburg

Hybrid


Purpose of Role:

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and motivated individual with a foundation in accounting and taxation. The successful candidate will assist in preparing accounting records, filing various tax returns, and conducting tax research for various African countries. 

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.


An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.


Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.


Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for the tax function for the region which includes, but is not limited, to the following:

Prepare calculations and various tax returns for the region, manage monthly VAT, Payroll taxes, withholding taxes and income tax submissions.

Perform tax research and analysis to support tax planning initiatives, responsible for preparing and updating tax standard operating procedures documents.

Prepare workpapers and schedules to support tax filings.

Provide general support to accountants and managers as needed, participate in tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities, stay informed on changes in tax laws and regulation.

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

B Com Accounting Degree / Hons Degree (preferrable with majoring in taxation).

Tax qualification will be advantageous.

3 - 5 years experience in dealing with tax authorities (tax registrations, tax filings, tax audits).

3 - 5 years experience in preparing company tax calculations for various African countries i.e. South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Ghana.

Solid knowledge of the various tax acts.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.


For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.


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