Job Description

Hello Future Taxation Compliance Officer

Welcome to FNB, where we believe help is at the heart of human greatness. Our vision is to be a great business helping to create a better world.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Role Purpose:

To ensure compliance with tax legislation and deliver tax administrative services by compiling, validating and submitting accurate tax returns to the Namibia Revenue Agency in accordance with statutory requirements and internal governance standards.

Are you someone who can:

• Prepare, validate and submit accurate tax returns including VAT, PAYE, WHT and related statutory obligations in line with legislative requirements and submission deadlines
• Ensure full compliance with applicable tax legislation, regulatory requirements and internal governance standards across all tax activities
• Review tax calculations, schedules and submissions to ensure accuracy, completeness and alignment to financial records
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and flag potential impacts or compliance risks to relevant stakeholders
• Support responses to tax authority queries, assessments and audits through preparation and provision of required information
• Ensure all tax payments are processed accurately and timeously in accordance with submission requirements
• Provide support to Group Finance as and when required to ensure accurate financial and tax reporting and any other tax related matters as they arise

You will be an ideal candidate if you hold the following qualifications:  

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Taxation or Law
• A Post-Graduate Diploma in Taxation will be an added advantage

Years of experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in tax administration, taxation compliance or finance environment
• Experience in the banking sector will be a distinct advantage

Knowledge

• Tax legislation and compliance requirements (VAT, PAYE, WHT)
• Tax return preparation and submission processes on ITAS and Asycuda
• Financial reconciliation and control account management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• General ledger and financial systems
• Audit and compliance processes

Technical Skills

• Tax Compliance and Legislation Application
• Tax Return Preparation and Submission
• Financial Reconciliation and Control Accounts
• Regulatory Compliance and Governance
• Data Accuracy and Recordkeeping
• Financial Systems Processing
• Audit Support and Documentation

 You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working Environment
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

• Always doing the right thing – Fight for ethical conduct and transparency, both inside and outside
• Curious – Believe in insight, creativity, and its power to unlock value
• Deeply Invested – Take initiative and be a leader in your own right
• Valuing differences – Be inclusive, gracious, decent, and humble
• Building Trust not Territory – Crete a culture of sharing
• Courageous – We’ve built a culture of bravery by speaking our minds and encouraging others to do the same

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Namibia’s Employment Equity plan. The Group actively supports the recruitment and advancement of people with disabilities. We encourage that candidates voluntarily declare their disability and consult the Group should they require reasonable accommodation.

All applications must be done via the Group’s application portal.  To access the portal click on the link below.

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Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.