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Our client in the oil and gas industry is seeking an Indirect Tax Lead to join their team.  You will be responsible for managing all aspects of indirect tax compliance, strategy, and risk management for the company’s South African operations, with a strong focus on Customs and Excise duties i.e. local and international tax regulations while optimizing tax efficiency, advising on indirect tax implications across commercial transactions, supply chain activities, and operational projects

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or related field; postgraduate tax qualification preferred.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., SAICA, SAIT, CIMA) is advantageous.

Skills required:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Indirect tax, with at least 4 years in a senior or leadership role, preferably within the oil & gas sector or a similar regulated industry.
• In-depth knowledge of South African VAT legislation, excise duties, fuel levies, customs duties, and other relevant tax laws.
• Experience working with multinational tax structures and cross-border transactions is a plus.
• Strong experience in managing tax audits, liaising with SARS, and handling tax disputes.
• Proficiency in tax technology and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle etc)

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