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Education
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Tokyo Nkosi

Tokyo Nkosi

Tax Specialist
Johannesburg

Summary

I want to further my career in an environment that can offer challenges, growth, and career progression more importantly where I can add value and make an impact. I am eager to make a positive contribution, moreover, build and maintain strong and sustainable relationships with the team, clients, and the company. Completing accurate tax support work in fast-paced and dynamic environments. Looking to apply advanced taxation knowledge to support individual and business needs.



Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
27
27
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Tax Specialist

Momentum Corporate
12.2022 - Current
  • Undertaking tax research as required to meet responsibilities
  • EMP501 Tax Returns
  • EMP201 Tax Returns
  • Drafting opinions on specific transactions undertaken by the company or changes in tax laws, regulations impacting the company
  • Liaising directly with the finance team to ensure tax and treasury general ledger and journals are maintained
  • Building and maintaining good relationships with the tax authorities and finance team.

Junior Tax Specialist

Liberty
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Preparing corporate income tax returns & VAT returns
  • Preparing the advance tax computations
  • Drafting opinions on specific transactions undertaken by the company or changes in tax laws, regulations impacting the company
  • Liaising directly with the finance team to ensure tax and general ledger and journals are maintained
  • Preparing tax technical presentations to be presented during technical sessions
  • SAP exposure in extracting, analyzing reports /data and ensuring correct balances are maintained
  • Undertaking any other work as requested by the manager

Fund Administrator

Liberty
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • To deliver quotes to clients as per the agreed standard operating procedures in an accurate and timely manner
  • Generate a variety of documents and where necessary produce reports according to set standards and prescribed guidelines
  • Utilize a variety of software packages to produce correspondence and documents and maintain associated records, spreadsheets, and databases.

Tax Consultant

Tax Consulting South Africa
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Undertaking tax research as required to meet responsibilities
  • Expatriates Tax Returns
  • Individual Income Tax Returns
  • Preparing VAT returns
  • SARS Disputes (Objections and Appeals)
  • Financial Emigration
  • Drafting opinions on specific transactions undertaken by the company or changes in tax laws, regulations impacting the company
  • Preparing tax technical presentations to be presented during technical sessions.

Finance Intern

Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Provide general accounting support, including management of accounts
  • Monitoring accounting processes and ensuring financial compliance
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly financial analysis reports for management.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication, fostering trust and satisfaction.

Junior Accountant

Kwandza Logistics
07.2018 - 07.2019

 Prepare invoices for clients in an accurate and timely manner
 Follow up with clients on payments and ensure all due payments are received
 Prepare delivery and credit notes
 Prepare monthly/quarterly financial analysis reports for management
 Management of accounts receivable and payable
 VAT registration and general tax compliance

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (Tax) - Taxation

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Lowveld High School
Nelspruit, South Africa
04.2001 - 04.2012

Skills

IFRS, PFMA and Companies Act

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Attributes

  • Solution oriented thinking
  • Good analytical or logical mind-set
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong communicator and team player
  • Entrepreneurial attitude and drive
  • Work well in a team as well as independently
  • Positive 'can do' attitude
  • Ability to work under pressure

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/10/93
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Single

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Tax Specialist

Momentum Corporate
12.2022 - Current

Junior Tax Specialist

Liberty
03.2022 - 12.2022

Fund Administrator

Liberty
03.2021 - 02.2022

Tax Consultant

Tax Consulting South Africa
08.2020 - 02.2021

Finance Intern

Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
09.2019 - 07.2020

Junior Accountant

Kwandza Logistics
07.2018 - 07.2019

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (Tax) - Taxation

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Lowveld High School
04.2001 - 04.2012
Tokyo NkosiTax Specialist