Johanna Shitaatala
Windhoek
Summary
To apply my skills in an interesting and challenging way that would enable me to advance my knowledge and apply my skills to the benefit of the institution/firm/company or organization while displaying my own knowledge. A commitment to uphold the principles of professionalism and good ethical conduct
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Tax Officer: Transfer Pricing
NAMIBIA REVENUE AGENCY (NAMRA)
Windhoek
10.2022 - Current
- Adhere to administrative and professional standards in duties.
- Apply transfer pricing regulations following OECD guidelines.
- Conduct risk-based audits for transfer pricing across sectors.
- Apply domestic tax laws to all tax types.
- Review and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
- Analyze corporate tax and transfer pricing risks, develop strategies.
- Create quality transfer pricing reports and benchmark studies.
- Stay updated on emerging trends in transfer pricing.
Transfer Pricing Auditor, Chief
MINISTRY OF FINANCE - LARGE TAXPAYER UNIT
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Ensured compliance with Transfer Pricing provisions by administering Section 95A and Practice Note No.2 of 2006, Income Tax Act No.24 of 1981
- Analyze taxpayers' financial statements for transactions with tax risks and transfer pricing
- Prepare for transfer pricing audit engagement meeting with taxpayers, to understand the business operation, establish tax compliance and reporting level, and improve tax efficiency
- Prepare transfer pricing audit plan
- Request for financial records and transfer pricing documentation
- Execute transfer pricing audits
- Prepare the final transfer pricing audit report
- Discuss transfer pricing audit outcome with taxpayers
- Adjust assessments and issue notices of assessments to taxpayers.
Chief Tax Auditor
MINISTRY OF FINANCE - LARGE TAXPAYER UNIT & KEETMANSHOOP OFFICE
08.2010 - 08.2018
- Apply tax laws (VAT ACT and Income Tax ACT) to auditing procedures
- Prepare risk assessments on audit cases and audit planning
- Perform comprehensive tax audits (an audit on all taxes) on taxpayers financial records to determine compliance with tax regulations
- Value Added Tax (VAT) and Corporate Income Tax refund audit verification
- Prepare electronic fund transfer (EFT) submission for Treasury for refund of more than 5 million
- Prepare tax audit findings reports for management approval
- Communicate audit findings and tax adjustment to taxpayers, and issue notice of assessment
- Provide guidance and tax education to taxpayers not in compliance with tax laws to enhance tax compliance and efficiency
- Tasks delegation/assigning to team
- Tax Accounts reconciliations.
Customs & Excise Officer
MINISTRY OF FINANCE - CUSTOMS & EXCISE
04.2008 - 07.2010
- Processed import and export documentation (SAD 500) as per customs regulations and procedures
- Lawfully cleared import goods through customs per taxpayer and government requirements
- Prepared Voucher of Correction (correct price or commodity code)
- Inspection of goods exported or imported
- Assist tourists in completing VAT claim forms and verifying tax invoices together with the goods bought and stamping tax invoices upon their exit (leaving Namibia)
- Receive & process payments, issue payment receipts
- Prepare monthly financial reports as a Head Cashier.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Taxation
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa05-2022
Advanced Certificate - Tax Administration
University of South Africa
South Africa01-2018
Bachelor of Technology - Human Resources Management
Polytechnic of Namibia (NUST)
Windhoek Namibia01-2008
MBA -
University of The People
United State of AmericaSkills
- Strong managerial skills
- Leading teams
- Transfer pricing technical skills
- Analytical skills
- Compliance skills
- Organizational skills
- Coordinating multiple transfer pricing projects
- Problem solving skills
- Project Management skills
- Written & Verbal communication skills
- Writing skills
- Quantitative skills
Certification
- Compliance Risk Management
- Modern Tax Audit Management Principles
- Basic Concepts of Transfer Pricing
- Introduction to Transfer Pricing
- Mutual Agreement Procedures
- Transfer Pricing Aspect of the Extractive Industry
- Public Financial Management
- Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook (2010) - Basic Level
Core Skills Abilities
- Strong managerial skills and a proven record in leading teams
- Strong foundation of transfer pricing technical, analytical and compliance skills and experience
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple transfer pricing projects
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Strong demonstrated experience in accounting
- Strong analytical and verbal/written communication skills
- Strong writing and quantitative skills
Personal Information
- ID Number: 82031810097
- Driving License: Code B
- Marital Status: Married
References
- MS ANITA BEUKES, Deputy Director: Large Taxpayer Office, 0812394444, Anita.Beukes@mof.gov.na
- MR ELIUD NAKULONDA, Magistrate: Office of the Judicial (Former Supervisor: Control Customs & Excise: Noordoewer), 0811411888
- MS. MAGDALENA INDONGO, Control Taxation Officer Ministry of Finance, 061-2092796, 0812793339
Languages
- English
- Oshiwambo
Timeline
Senior Tax Officer: Transfer Pricing
NAMIBIA REVENUE AGENCY (NAMRA)
10.2022 - Current
Transfer Pricing Auditor, Chief
MINISTRY OF FINANCE - LARGE TAXPAYER UNIT
09.2018 - 09.2022
Chief Tax Auditor
MINISTRY OF FINANCE - LARGE TAXPAYER UNIT & KEETMANSHOOP OFFICE
08.2010 - 08.2018
Customs & Excise Officer
MINISTRY OF FINANCE - CUSTOMS & EXCISE
04.2008 - 07.2010
Master of Philosophy - Taxation
University of Pretoria
Advanced Certificate - Tax Administration
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Technology - Human Resources Management
Polytechnic of Namibia (NUST)
MBA -
University of The People
- Compliance Risk Management
- Modern Tax Audit Management Principles
- Basic Concepts of Transfer Pricing
- Introduction to Transfer Pricing
- Mutual Agreement Procedures
- Transfer Pricing Aspect of the Extractive Industry
- Public Financial Management
- Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook (2010) - Basic Level
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