Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. Harmony owns 100% of the Eva Copper project, a near-term copper project in Queensland, Australia. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.
The Tax Advisor will ensure that the group complies with all of its Taxation obligations and to provide timely and accurate tax advice to management and staff as required. To identify and implement tax planning opportunities where available under the tax laws of all applicable jurisdictions.
* Prepare Income Tax Returns & Tax Effect Accounting calculations for the Group, with a focus on PNG.
* Prepare and lodge monthly GST and Withholding Tax returns for PNG and Australia.
* Manage and lodge Tax Clearance Certificate applications to facilitate foreign currency payments from PNG.
* Ensure PNG Tax Statements of Account and balances recorded by the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) are accurate and up to date.
* Review commercial contracts for tax implications including determination of applicable withholding taxes.
* Maintain strong working relationships with key contacts at the PNG IRC Large Taxpayer Office; this may require travel to PNG as required.
* Provide tax advice to the business as required on a range of technical tax matters (including income tax, GST, withholding taxes, customs and excise duties, and employment taxes).
* Design and deliver Tax training to the business as required.
* Contribute toward effective, collaborate relationships with the South African Group Tax Team, Harmony Australasia employees, and external stakeholders.
* Maintain a working knowledge of the Australian and PNG tax laws by monitoring any amendments to the tax laws and assist the Tax Manager in implementing strategies to ensure the group complies with those amendments.
* Assist with Tax audits and reviews as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Bachelor of Law / Commerce / Business or other appropriate undergraduate degree.
* Member of CAANZ / CPA (or equivalent) or Masters of Taxation.
* Microsoft Excel - Advanced
* Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
* Minimum of 5 years' tax experience in public practice or corporate group.
* Hands-on computerised accounting systems experience, preferably Pronto accounting software.
* Previous hands-on experience and/or exposure to PNG Taxation.