About Us
Since the invention of the truck over 125 years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio. The Group’s success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Its product range is backed by its market-leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its products are assembled locally in its East London production plant.
Job Overview
The Customs and Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring full legal, fiscal, and customs compliance across the organisation’s supply chain and financial operations. The role manages all customs-related activities, NRCS regulatory compliance, VAT administration, corporate tax support, and transfer pricing documentation in compliance to the Company's Integrity, Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy, Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality requirements and to perform delegated SHERQ tasks and duties & to inform superior about deviations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Customs Compliance:
- Manage and oversee SARS Customs processes, including import/export declarations, tariff classification, valuation, and origin determination.
- Maintain Customs Deferment Accounts including reconciliations and payments.
- Monitor legislative changes and implement duty-saving opportunities.
- Conduct internal customs audits.
NRCS Compliance:
- Manage NRCS Letters of Authority applications and renewals.
- Ensure timely submission of NRCS Levies.
- Ensure regulatory compliance for imported regulated products.
- Track inspection outcomes and corrective actions.
VAT & Indirect Tax:
- Prepare and submit VAT returns.
- Review VAT treatments and manage refunds and disputes.
- Monitor VAT legislative changes.
Corporate Tax & Transfer Pricing:
- Support annual corporate tax computations.
- Maintain transfer pricing documentation.
- Assist with tax audits and global tax alignment.
Financial Controls & Reporting:
- Perform reconciliations of customs duty, VAT accounts, and suspense accounts.
- Ensure adherence to IFRS and internal control frameworks.
- Maintain SOPs and implement process improvements.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Partner with internal departments for compliance.
- Engage with SARS, NRCS, auditors, and customs brokers.
- Matric/Grade 12 plus bachelor’s degree or Honours in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
- Professional accreditation (e.g. Tax Practitioner, Customs and Trade Professional, or SAICA) will be advantageous.
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Post-Grad: Tax or MCom) will be considered an added advantage.
Experience:
- 3–7 years’ experience in Customs, VAT, CIT, TP, preferably at a multinational environment.
- Experience with Tax and Customs systems and ERP (SAP) platforms.
Special Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Customs and Excise Act, VAT Act, Income Tax Act, TAA, OECD TP Guidelines.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Good Interpersonal skills.
Other important Information:
Daimler Truck Southern Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, the following will apply:
- Foreign nationals must qualify for a work visa/permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.
- Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998. Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.
Our company places emphasis on reducing environmental footprint and contributing positively to society.
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