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Tax professional

Accounting & Finance

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Performs a full range of tax activities for an assigned organization, in order to optimize the Tax position of assigned unit.

Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint – join the team in creating a better future for us on our planet.

We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organization.   

How to contribute to our vision

Do you have a passion for tax and want to take the next step in your career?

If so, then the role as Tax Professional is the opportunity for you!

We are now looking for a colleague who has a passion for tax and wants to develop within the area in a diverse, dynamic, and multidisciplinary environment. You will work closely with other business areas and have a key role in tax related strategic matters and help drive business value.

Some of your key tasks will include but not be limited to:

  • Leads a variety of assignments, clarifying objectives

  • Determines the principles and techniques to be employed

  • Coordinates the preparation of tax returns, examines accounts

  • Calculates taxes owed according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations by required deadlines

  • Cooperates with tax advisors in order to optimize tax burdens

  •  Manages or contributes to preparation of Financial statements and tax declarations.

  • May act as first accountable point of contact for tax authorities. Independently researches and analyzes key issues

  • Provides financial accounting staff with technical tax advice and assistance

  • May act as first accountable point of contact for tax authorities

  • Prepares reports and studies for management as requested

  • Corresponds and negotiates with tax officials at a tactical level

What you need to make a difference

Passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. We are also looking for…

  • An Academic degree in Accounting / Finance from reputable University or college

  • Minimum five years’ experience in similar function

  • Advanced experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

  • Solid SAP experience is an advantage

  • International tax knowledge

  • Excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as English fluency

  • Presentation, analytical thinking, communication & accountability skills

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in difficult and often time-constrained situations will nicely round off your profile

  • Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment independently and within the team with high level of accuracy

In return of your commitment, we offer you…

  • Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come

  • A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy

  • Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality

  • Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization

  • Competitive Pension Scheme

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come. We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organisation.

Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more.

Empowering our people

https://www.siemensgamesa.com/sustainability/employees

How do you imagine the future?

https://youtu.be/12Sm678tjuY

Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.

We believe diversity creates more opportunity for success. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life: it doesn’t matter the gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or disability. Our main aim is to find people from around the globe who can contribute to world-changing technology.

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Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our  family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.

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Country : South Africa
City: Midrand
Company: Siemens Gamesa

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