Karabo Mildred Masetle
Tax Lead: Investments
Cape Town
Summary
Highly organized and dependable individual adept at effectively managing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Proven track record of success in meeting team goals. Strong commitment to excellence, consistently striving to deliver exceptional results and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Overview
1825
1825
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tax Lead - Investments
Old Mutual Group Tax
04.202 - Current
- Maintained a strong understanding of changing tax legislation, contributing to National Treasury commentary on legislative updates.
- Reduced errors (and possible SARS queries) in tax assessments by meticulously reviewing complex tax returns and identifying discrepancies.
- Managed workload effectively through prioritisation of tasks based on urgency, complexity, and deadline requirements.
- Collaborated with stakeholders in the Investments segment to identify tax consequences and advise on tax efficiencies in implementing business strategy.
- Improved team performance by providing ongoing training and guidance to junior tax consultants.
- Collaborated with segments and group finance, performing quarterly reviews of significant tax calculations for Annual Financial Statement reporting purposes.
- Contributed to preparation of quarterly segment and audit reports, with a focus on audience, quality, attention to detail, updating latest status of all matters, completeness and consistency of matters raised.
- Managed a team of four (with two direct reports). Provided support to the team where required, helping improve team moral. Contributed to the development and growth of direct reports, providing constructive feedback when appropriate.
- Assisted with BEE strategy of retaining and upskilling key talent.
- Conducted tax workshops for business stakeholders focusing on simplifying complex tax issues and terminology, communicating in easily-understood terms.
Senior Manager - Corporate Tax (Financial Services
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC)
07.201 - 03.202
- Karabo has ten years' experience providing corporate taxation services involving local and multinational companies engaged in various sectors
- Provided tax consulting and audit/assurance services to various clients in the financial services industry
- Particular areas of expertise include life and non-life insurance, banking and asset management taxation
- Performing tax reviews as part of statutory audits for companies within the financial services industry
- Liaising with clients and colleagues to provide corporate tax consulting services
- Attending to tax related queries from the South African Revenue Service (SARS)
- Preparing high level tax opinions that add value to clients' business
- Client references: Liberty Group Limited (Long term insurance company and subsidiaries), PPS Insurance Company Limited, Gaurdrisk Insurance, Clientele Life Limited, Miway Insurance, HSBC Bank, South African Reserve Bank, Scania Finance Southern Africa, Redefine Properties, Shoprite Insurance, PSG Life, Abacus Life Limited, Multichoice Group
- Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments (audit managers and directors) to drive organisational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organisation.
Accounting Tutor
University of Johannesburg
02.201 - 11.201
- Presenting accounting lectures to 2nd year students
- One on one tutor sessions twice a week
- Assisting lecturers with marking assignments
Tax Consultant - Tax Compliance Services
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC)
01.201 - 06.201
- Preparation and review of corporate income tax returns
- Preparation of provisional tax returns
- Liaising with SARS regarding SARS queries, request for information, SARS audits and general disputes
- Checking of assessments received from SARS and drafting of objections where necessary
- To provide a comprehensive service to all clients in respect of the interpretation and application of tax law, in order to meet clients' needs
Education
Master of Science - Taxation
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 02.2024 - Current
Bcom Accounting Honours - Specialising in Taxation
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg South Africa 01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - in Accounting
University of Johannesburg
JOhannesburg South Africa 01.2007 - 01.2009
High School - English HG, Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Accounting HG, Biology HG, Computyping SG
Edenvale High School
Johannesburg South Afria 01.2002 - 01.2006
Skills
Organisational skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Well organised
Ability to follow through on tasks
Ability to prioritise
Ability to work and stay calm under pressure
Self-motivated nature
Self-directed mindset
Confident
Portfolio management
Analytical thinking
Verbal and written communication
Staff training
Meticulous attention to detail
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
Timeline
Master of Science - Taxation
University of Cape Town
02.2024 - Current
Bcom Accounting Honours - Specialising in Taxation
University of Johannesburg
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - in Accounting
University of Johannesburg
01.2007 - 01.2009
High School - English HG, Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Accounting HG, Biology HG, Computyping SG
Edenvale High School
01.2002 - 01.2006
Tax Lead - Investments
Old Mutual Group Tax
04.202 - Current
Senior Manager - Corporate Tax (Financial Services
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC)
07.201 - 03.202
Accounting Tutor
University of Johannesburg
02.201 - 11.201
Tax Consultant - Tax Compliance Services
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC)
01.201 - 06.201
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