Accounting & Tax Coordinator

Boardroom Appointments; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounting & Tax Coordinator to manage financial reporting and taxation functions. The role entails preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and mentoring team members. With a strong background in accounting and VAT knowledge, you will drive financial accuracy and help the team meet its goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years experience in financial statement preparation.
• Minimum 3-4 years experience in taxation calculations.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting, VAT, and PAYE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and year-end financial reports.
• Manage VAT and tax calculations and submissions.
• Support audit processes and mentor team members.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of VAT

Advanced knowledge of PAYE

Advanced knowledge of finance

Advanced knowledge of accounting regulations

Advanced knowledge of tax regulations

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

B Comm (Accounting) Honours

Taxation Diploma

Job description

About the job Accounting & Tax Coordinator

Accountant

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed B Comm (Accounting) Honours plus Articles as a minimum.
• Taxation Diploma/qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 4-5 years experience on the preparation of Financial statements, Audit packs, and financial analysis.
• Minimum 3-4 years experience in taxation calculations. Advanced knowledge of prescribed rates, laws, and taxation regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of VAT and PAYE, Preparation and submission of company tax and VAT returns.
• Handle periodic tax computations and payments, conduct tax research
• Management of full taxation function for the company, attending to queries and audits.
• Advanced knowledge of finance, accounting, and tax regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Having worked as a team leader would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Meet agreed goals with Business Unit Management.
• Prepare monthly, interim, and year-end financial reports, including Balance Sheets and income statements.
• Maintain financial controls, ensuring the accuracy of transactions and Trial Balance.
• Perform Balance Sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate General Ledger and fixed asset registers.
• Handle VAT and tax calculations, reconciliations, and submissions, ensuring compliance with SARS and statutory requirements.
• Manage and update financial policies, staying current with changes in accounting and auditing standards.
• Compilation and review of financial policies, experience with Transfer Pricing, IFRS16
• Oversee SARS E-filing and liaise with SARS officials, ensuring timely tax payments and submissions.
• Support audit processes, prepare audit packs, and ensure compliance with IFRS Standards.
• Mentor team members and assist with weekly and monthly reporting.
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring all reports meet deadlines.