Senior Tax Accountant

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to lead the corporate tax function and work remotely from anywhere in South Africa. You will manage tax compliance, planning, and strategy, advising management on complex tax matters while mitigating risks and optimizing taxes.

The role requires CA(SA) or CTA with at least 7 years in corporate tax, extensive IFRS knowledge, and strong communication skills for remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA(SA) or CTA is essential.
• Minimum of 7 years progressive corporate tax experience with strong SA tax law.
• Depth of IFRS and tax accounting knowledge.
• Experience in tax planning, compliance and controversy management.
• Excellent analytical, research, and written/verbal communication in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all corporate tax compliance and filings.
• Develop tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities.
• Monitor SA tax legislation changes and assess impact.
• Manage tax audits and SARS inquiries.
• Advise management on tax matters and decisions.
• Ensure income taxes are properly accounted in financial statements.

Skills

Tax accounting

Corporate tax

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA) or CTA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Senior Tax Accountant to lead their tax function, operating remotely from anywhere in South Africa . This senior-level position will be responsible for managing all aspects of corporate tax compliance, planning, and strategy, ensuring the company meets its tax obligations efficiently and effectively. You will provide expert advice on tax matters, mitigate tax risks, and identify opportunities for tax optimization. This role requires a deep understanding of South African tax legislation and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review all corporate tax returns and related filings for submission to SARS.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Manage tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Provide expert tax advice to management and other departments on various business decisions.
• Ensure accurate accounting for income taxes in financial statements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA) or CTA is essential.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, with a strong focus on South African tax law.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and tax accounting principles.
• Proven experience in tax planning, compliance, and controversy management.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Flexible remote working arrangement, allowing for work from home anywhere in South Africa .
• Significant professional development opportunities and exposure to complex tax issues.