Accountant - Tax And Reporting

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to bolster the tax division in Pretoria. The role focuses on tax compliance, planning and governance across the business, working with internal teams and external advisors to navigate complex legislation and mitigate risk.

You will consolidate financial data, manage reporting packs, and lead a team handling IFRS reporting, statutory filings and audits. Strong technical skills and a proactive, organised mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) / CTA with articles; strong technical background in IFRS.
• Advanced Excel modeling and Oracle/Hyperion experience non-negotiable.
• Good understanding of tax and compliance requirements; Africa exposure a plus.
• Excellent people management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Consulting experience and commercial savvy are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate month-end financial information and prepare reporting packs.
• Oversee statutory reporting and annual financial statement consolidation.
• Review Intercompany transactions for tax and statutory compliance.
• Manage tax calculations and returns: income tax, VAT, WHT, PAYE.
• Provide oversight to the financial and commercial reporting team.
• Support internal/external audits and quarterly/board packs.
• Assist with merger and acquisition activity as required.

Skills

Excel modeling

IFRS knowledge

Tax compliance

People management

Business acumen

Education

CA(SA) / CTA with articles

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Excel

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Consolidation of month-end financial information and reporting to various stakeholders. This will include monthly and quarterly reporting packs to head office as well as assisting with internal reporting to various Business Units.
+ Uploading of Actual, Forecast, and Budget information onto Hyperion & Prevero
+ Supervise the preparation and consolidation of annual financial statements and other statutory reporting as and when required.
+ Review of Intercompany transactions and ensuring compliance with both tax and statutory requirements.
+ Local contact for Canada regarding all Hyperion and reporting-related queries
+ Preparation of financial input for quarterly Board and monthly EXCO pack
+ Integration of commercial and financial reporting
+ Performing the tax calculations and management of tax returns for WSP - Income tax, Vat, WHT, and PAYE. Paying special attention to filing dates.
+ Assistance with internal and external audits
+ Provide oversite into the management of the financial and commercial reporting team.
+ Preparation of DSO (days sales outstanding) calculations (monthly and forecast)
+ Participate in the monthly and quarterly review of Business Unit's - Gain understanding of business.
+ Review the consolidation of quarterly forecasts for WSP Africa
+ Perform adhoc reviews/investigation into Business unit performance as required.
+ Perform merger and acquisition activities as and when required.
+ Manage and simplify the statutory structure of WSP Africa and associated entities.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

QUALIFICATIONS

-6 years post-qualifying experience as a CA(SA) / CTA with articles
Advanced excels skills essential - need to provide evidence of Excel modeling.
Oracle and Hyperion experience non-negotiable
Good technical background in IFRS
Good understanding of tax
Consulting experience preferable
Africa Exposure is an advantage.
Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business.
Flair for business with commercial savvy
Proactive, organized, and strong personal drive
Adaptable and resourceful in an ever-changing environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Sound organizational and time-management skills
Attention to detail.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS

Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business.
Flair for business with commercial savvy
Proactive, organized, and strong personal drive
Adaptable and resourceful in an ever-changing environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Sound organizational and time-management skills
Attention to detail
Building and maintaining relationship

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Accountant to bolster their tax division in Pretoria . This role is crucial for ensuring tax compliance, optimizing tax strategies, and managing all aspects of the company's tax affairs. You will work closely with internal teams and external advisors to navigate complex tax legislation and mitigate tax risks. This position offers an excellent platform for a tax professional to make a significant impact within a reputable organization, contributing to sound financial governance and strategic tax planning.