Overview
Tax Risk Specialist Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at FirstRand Corporate Centre
Job Description
To provide a proactive, in‑house Tax Risk service to the Retail & Commercial Bank of the First Rand Group. The person will be deployed to the Retail & Commercial Bank (FNB & Wes Bank) and required to travel within the various campuses – Bank City, Fairlands and Sandton (as necessary) – while working in a hybrid working environment (home and office).
- Attending, and providing Tax risk insight to various Retail & Commercial committees;
- Attending various Tax Forums within Retail & Commercial and assisting with the preparation of the Agenda’s for such meetings;
- Reviewing, advising and making recommendations in respect of the Direct Tax implications of Retail & Commercial transactions and products;
- Identifying Direct Tax risks within the various areas within Retail & Commercial and finding appropriate solutions;
- Ensuring that any transaction, product or query, which has other tax implications, such as Value‑Added Tax or Employees’ Tax implications, is discussed with the relevant Tax experts within FRGT;
- Providing Tax advice with the objective of optimising the Tax and risk profile and identifying Tax saving opportunities;
- Establishing, communicating and implementing Taxation policies and frameworks;
- Monitoring compliance with Tax legislation;
- Communicating changes to Tax legislation and judicial decisions;
- Co‑ordinating Tax training and update sessions;
- Supporting business areas in respect of client’s Tax queries;
- Ensuring relevant systems are developed in compliance with Tax legislation;
- Managing Tax related projects as and when the need arises;
- Building new and enhancing existing working relationships with Retail & Commercial; RMB; FCC;
Ashburton and any other Brands, as necessary; - Escalation of Tax issues to management, where necessary.
Important Closing Date Note
Applications will not be accepted on the following date and onwards. Kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 08/05/26
All appointments will be made in line with First Rand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
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Title: Tax Risk Specialist
Company: FirstRand Corporate Centre
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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