Tax and Reporting Accountant

As a trusted finance partner to WSP Global leadership, this role makes sure the business's financial position is accurate, compliant and well understood. It connects regional operations with Group requirements, turning 
financial data into reliable reporting and practical insight that support decisions at every level of the organization. 

The role holder brings together technical accounting, tax and analytical skills to strengthen governance, reduce compliance risk and improve how the region's finances are run. They work with stakeholders across business units, Group functions and external advisors, and help drive continuous improvement in processes and structure. They also act as a visible ambassador for WSP's values and its commitment to a safe, Zero Harm workplace.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation of month-end financial information and reporting to various stakeholders (including monthly
  and quarterly reporting packs to Group as well as internal reporting to various Business Units)
• Uploading of Actual, Forecast, and Budget information onto Hyperion & Prevero
• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of annual financial statements and other statutory reporting, as and when required
• Review of Intercompany transactions and ensuring compliance with both tax and statutory requirements 
• Local contact for Global counterpart regarding all Hyperion and reporting-related queries
• Preparation of financial input for quarterly Board and monthly EXCO pack
• Integration of commercial and financial reporting
• Performing the tax calculations and management of tax returns for WSP – Income tax, VAT, WHT, and PAYE (Paying special attention to filing dates)
• Assistance with internal and external audits
• Preparation of DSO (days sales outstanding) calculations (monthly and forecast)
• Participate in the monthly and quarterly review of Business Units to gain understanding of business
• Review the consolidation of quarterly forecasts for WSP other entity
• Perform ad hoc reviews/investigation into Business unit performance, as and when required
• Perform merger and acquisition activities, as and when required
• Assist in managing and simplifying the statutory structure of WSP Africa and associated entities
• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting company values and ensuring a safe working environment is always maintained

Qualifications

• 6 years post-qualifying experience as a CPA/CA(SA) /CTA with articles
• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy
• Certified Public Accountant
• Advanced Excel skills essential – need to provide evidence of Excel modeling
• Oracle and Hyperion experience non-negotiable
• Good technical background in IFRS
• Good understanding of tax
• Consulting experience preferable
• International Tax exposure is an advantage
• Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound organizational and time-management skills