Experience

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  Deloitte south africa

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2015

  I started at Deloitte & Touch as a trainee in the TraX tax graduate programme at the beginning of 2012 where I rotated through 6 of the 8 business units within the tax practice. I then joined the Customs and Global Trade team after the graduate programme as junior consultant. Some of my responsibilities included:-Indirect tax registrations with the South African Revenue Service-Assisting clients with Customs applications for a Tariff determinations/ruling with SARS for imported products under dispute-Conducting compliance reviews of a client's importing, exporting and supply chain practices and identifying risks and providing recommendations to remedy the issues identified- Legislative opinions on proposed cross border transactions- Assisting clients in the automotive industry with the submission of PRCC claims under the APDP program- Assisting clients with tariff and customs valuation disputes with SARSSome of my industry experience includes:- Petrochemical industry -Motor IndustryAchievements during tenure:- Successful implantation of customs ERP system at a petroleum procurement company- Awarded a Zingela award which is awarded to individuals who achieve extraordinary results on specific engagements Show less

  • Senior Indirect Tax Consultant

    Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

  • Tax Consultant

    Jan 2012 - Feb 2015
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  Ey

  May 2015 - Oct 2018

  Assistant indirect tax manager

  My expertise include the following:- Indirect Tax- Accounting as well as an understanding of IFRS - Internal audit which include risk analysis of specific business cycles and providing effective controls to mitigate the risks identified- I am also proficient in excel which allows me to effectively analyse spread sheets and produce reports with meaningful information- Indirect tax company registrations with the South African Revenue Service- Legislative opinions on various cross border transactions from an indirect tax perspective-I have experience in Transfer pricing policies and their link to customs valuation- Assisting clients with fulfilling various compliance requirements with SARS from an indirect tax perspective which include applications for permits and certificates- Managing the billing of clients and conducting internal risk checks- Providing customs trade advisory services covering areas of customs valuation, tariff determinations and preferential trade agreements in terms of the rules origin- Advising multinationals on global trade affairs including indirect registrations, tariff disputes and customs duty saving opportunities - Liaising with revenue authorities on customs and excise disputes on behalf of clients Show less

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  Procter & gamble

  Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  Associate sales manager

  • Ensuring in-store execution of Procter & Gamble products in terms of buyer agreements. • Maintaining share of shelf in stores. • Strategic management to ensure that key product lines are displayed on shelf and managing out of stocks on Procter & Gamble categories. • Implementing point of sale material in stores and on main shelves. • Reporting on compliance in terms of buyer agreements. • Highlighting discrepancies on in-store pricing and promotion grids. • Selling strategies with the objective of growing the Procter & Gamble categories. • Growing market share based on the Procter & Gamble group strategies. • Managing customer relationships to enable sales growth in stores, in line with store managers objectives. Show less

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  Distell

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2022

  Tax manager: customs and excise

  Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures relating to Customs & Excise is aligned withcurrent legislation and develop procedures as and when required• Manage and monitor all Tariff Classifications to ensure alignment with all applicablelegislation• To provide a range of innovative solutions to manage Customs & Excise duties ensuringindustry competitiveness• Assist, advise and implement new and existing Customs, Excise and International Tradetechnical initiatives whilst considering and consulting on potential risks including the impact oflegal, economic and other tax issues • Advise business in all territories on technical matters by conducting technical research anddraft technically correct opinions• Assess Customs & Excise implications of new or revised trade routes• Attend to Customs & Excise related queries from Revenue Authorities and prepare responses• Review Accountant : Customs & Excise technical opinions, accounts and/or reports• Proactively identify interconnected inefficiencies, determine its impact and use to developbest fit alternatives; implementing best practice solutions• Recommend and implement changes to optimise processes, systems, policies andprocedures• Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice area to identify andmanage governance and risk exposure liability in all territories• Monitor, analyse and communicate legislative changes to local management in all territories• Review, analyse and interpret existing legislation and proposed legislation for purposes ofpreparing forecasts of the Group’s tax liability• Participation in tax related projects, e.g. update and implementation of internal tax processesand guidelines, analysis of upcoming tax changes, development of guidance on thesechanges including internal training of the respective employees and implementation in thecompany• Supporting Group Tax Manager regarding tax risk management, tax audits, review andstructuring of transactions Show less

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  Diageo

  Mar 2022 - now

  Africa manager: customs & excise