Accounting & Tax Coordinator

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African firm is seeking an experienced Accounting & Tax Coordinator to prepare financial reports and manage taxation functions. Candidates should have a B Comm (Accounting) Honours and significant experience in financial statement preparation, tax calculations, and compliance with SARS regulations. This role involves mentoring team members and overseeing audits. Competitive remuneration package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years experience in financial statement preparation and financial analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of VAT and PAYE regulations.
• Ability to manage the full taxation function.
• 4–5 years experience in financial statements, audits and analyses.
• 3–4 years experience in taxation calculations and knowledge of VAT and PAYE.
• Advanced knowledge of SARS, VAT and PAYE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, interim, and year-end financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with SARS and statutory requirements.
• Mentor team members and support audit processes.
• Perform Balance Sheet reconciliations and GL updates.
• Handle VAT and tax calculations, reconciliations and SARS submissions.
• Update financial policies and stay current with accounting/auditing standards.
• Assist with transfer pricing considerations and IFRS standards wherever relevant.
• Oversee audits and liaise with auditors; mentor team members.

Skills

Financial statement preparation

Taxation calculations

Advanced Excel skills

Management of taxation function

Audit compliance

Leadership (adv)

Education

B Comm (Accounting) Honours

Taxation Diploma

Taxation Diploma/qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SARS e-filing systems

Job description

Overview

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.