Momentum invites unemployed graduates to apply for Tax Internship Programme 2024.
Internship Location: Bellville, Western Cape
Internship Closing Date: 16 August 2024
Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.
We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms, Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities, and businesses.
Visit us at www.momentummetropolitan.co.za
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Role Purpose
Our Human Capital Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting the organisation’s financial health and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
The Tax Intern will support the Human Capital Finance department in preparing and filing employee tax data, maintaining accurate records, and assisting in tax planning and compliance initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to employee tax processes and regulations specific to the financial services industry, working alongside a team of experienced tax professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
- Experience with tax software is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with tax software is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
- Previous internship experience in tax, accounting, or finance is preferred but not required.
- *Applicants must be immediately available
Duties & Responsibilities
Tax Compliance and Reporting
- Assist with the AA88 (SARS agent statements) process for the company and its subsidiaries.
- Help in gathering and organising necessary documentation to support regulatory filings.
- Support the preparation of Bi-annual and tax-year-end submissions.
- Assist with adhoc payment & reconciliation processes within the Finance team.
Tax Research and Planning
- Conduct research on employee tax issues and regulations affecting the financial services industry.
- Support the implementation of tax planning strategies to optimise tax efficiency.
- Audit Support
- Assist in gathering and preparing documentation for tax audits and responding to inquiries from various stakeholders.
- Support the Tax team in maintaining and organising audit trails.
- Process Improvement
- Participate in the review and improvement of existing tax processes and procedures.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with other departments to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
- Assist in special projects and ad hoc tasks as needed.
Competencies
- Business Acumen
- Stakeholder engagement and management
- Earns trust through results
- Relationship Building & Influencing
- Developing Strategies
- Transformation
- Analytical & strategic thinking
- Change Champion
- Growing Talent
- Digital Disruption
- Thought Leadership
- Outside-in Thinking
How to apply
