Senior Tax Accountant

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant for its Queenstown office in a hybrid role. You will lead corporate tax compliance, planning, and advisory work across local and international jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to tax laws and providing strategic tax guidance.

The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, 6+ years of tax experience, and excellence in communication. You will collaborate with finance teams and external advisors to optimize tax positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Law with taxation specialization.
• CA(SA) or Masters in Taxation preferred.
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• 6+ years of corporate tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of SA tax legislation including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, and international tax principles.
• Experience with tax planning, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with tax accounting software and Excel.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit all corporate tax returns (income tax, VAT, etc.).
• Conduct tax research and provide proactive tax planning advice.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation and regulations; identify and mitigate tax risks.
• Liaise with tax authorities (SARS) and external tax advisors.
• Assist in development and implementation of tax policies and procedures.
• Provide tax support to various business units within the group.
• Manage tax audits and respond to queries from tax authorities.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation and assess their impact.
• Review and advise on tax implications of transactions and investments.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and compliance.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Tax research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Transfer pricing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Law (Taxation)

CA(SA) or Masters in Taxation

Tools

Tax accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a diversified business group with operations across various sectors, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to bolster their finance department. This pivotal role is based at our offices in Queenstown, Eastern Cape , and offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between office-based collaboration and remote work flexibility. You will be responsible for managing the company's tax compliance, planning, and advisory functions, ensuring adherence to all relevant tax legislation in South Africa and abroad where applicable. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of tax laws and a proven ability to provide strategic tax advice.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and submit all corporate tax returns (income tax, VAT, etc.) accurately and on time. Conduct tax research and provide proactive tax planning advice to optimize the company's tax position. Ensure compliance with all applicable tax legislation and regulations, identifying and mitigating tax risks. Liaise with tax authorities (SARS) and external tax advisors. Assist in the development and implementation of tax policies and procedures. Provide tax support and advice to various business units within the group. Manage tax audits and respond to queries from tax authorities. Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company. Review and advise on the tax implications of business transactions, contracts, and investments. Assist with transfer pricing documentation and compliance.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Law, with a specialization in Taxation. A professional qualification such as CA(SA) or Masters in Taxation is highly preferred. A minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate tax, either in public practice or in-house. In-depth knowledge of South African tax legislation, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, and international tax principles. Proven experience in tax planning, compliance, and dispute resolution. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly. Experience with tax accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, manage multiple deadlines, and prioritize tasks.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, performance-based incentives, comprehensive medical aid, a provident fund, and ample opportunities for professional development and continuous learning. The hybrid working model provides flexibility, and the role offers significant exposure to complex tax matters within a stable and growing organization in Queenstown .