Finance Specialist (Ch1282)

Capitalh; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitalh in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Finance Specialist to manage direct and indirect taxes, IFRS reporting, and cross-border matters for a global client base. You will work on offshore entities, tax planning, and technical accounting with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a CA(SA) or postgraduate tax qualification, 5+ years post-articles experience, and strong Sage/ERP and Excel skills to drive budgeting and audits.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or Financial Graduate with post graduate tax qualification is essential.
• 5+ years of post-articles experience in accounting, taxation and financial management.
• Strong practical experience in both South African and international taxation.
• Proficiency in Sage or similar ERP systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, Foreign exchange, deferred tax, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage SA and international tax compliance across direct and indirect taxes.
• Coordinate submission of R&D tax incentive claims via consultants.
• Provide guidance on local and international tax legislation and cross-border transactions.
• Review annual financial statements and deferred tax calculations per IFRS.
• Support external statutory audits and month-/year-end reporting.

Skills

Taxation

Financial analysis

IFRS knowledge

Cross-border tax

ERP proficiency

Education

CA(SA) or Financial Graduate with post graduate tax qualification

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is an internationally recognised technology company that develops advanced software solutions for customers around the world. The business brings together professionals across engineering, finance, HR, operations and business support and offers a collaborative environment with a strong focus on employee development and growth.

They are looking for an experienced and technically strong Finance Specialist to join our Finance team. This is a specialist role for a CA(SA) or Financial Graduate with post graduate tax qualification with strong tax experience both locally and operating in offshore jurisdictions, as well as technical accounting and cross-border financial matters. The successful candidate will play a central role in planning and managing direct and indirect tax matters encompassing compliance, evaluating tax consequences of operating in a jurisdiction and tax advice to the organization.

Managing, implementing and advising on technical accounting, including IFRS, Consolidations, AFS and systems/process issues.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee South African and some international tax compliance across direct and indirect taxes, including corporate income tax, VAT, payroll-related taxes and foreign tax obligations (via one or two offshore entities and in countries were contracted without entities).

Co‑ordination of the submission of annual Research and Development tax incentive claims via consultants.

Provide technical guidance on local and international tax legislation, tax treaties, cross-border transactions and the tax implications of proposals or entry into a market, business activities, policy, structure and transactions (practical experience of PE criteria, Double tax agreements, transfer pricing and tax consequences, both direct and indirect, of operating in a foreign jurisdiction).

Engage with SARS, and assist FM in engaging foreign tax authorities and external tax advisors on tax queries, reviews, audits and technical matters.

Review tax opinions, assess legislative developments and identify tax risks and opportunities for the company.

Prepare and review annual financial statements, deferred tax calculations and accounting treatment of issues in accordance with IFRS.

Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including foreign exchange, revenue recognition, project accounting and cross-border arrangements.

Support Finance Manager in the planning and management of external statutory audits, as well as key inputs/deliverables such as preparation of audit packs, schedules and supporting documentation.

Day‑to‑day assistance to FM in managing the Finance Department including supporting month‑end and year‑end financial reporting, intercompany accounting, verification of salary‑related transactions, foreign exchange (FX) and account reconciliations as well as general financial control.

Contribute specialist financial and tax input to budgeting, forecasting, strategic initiatives and business decision‑making.

Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, controls and reporting in the Group.

Requirements

CA(SA) or Financial Graduate with post graduate tax qualification is essential.

5+years of relevant post‑articles experience in accounting, taxation and financial management.

Strong practical experience in both South African and international taxation.

Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, compliance iro direct and indirect taxes, including corporate income tax, VAT and cross‑border tax considerations.

Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, Foreign exchange, deferred tax, etc.

Experience in preparing and reviewing annual financial statements and working with external auditors.

Ability to research and interpret tax and accounting matters and translate findings into practical business recommendations.

Proficiency in Sage or similar ERP systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Key Attributes

• Proactive
• Analytical
• Solution-focused
• Ownership
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• High attention to detail
• Commercial mindset
• Intellectual curiosity
• Strong professional judgement

The Opportunity

Opportunity to play a key role within a medium sized international and growing business.

Exposure to local and international tax, accounting and cross‑border business matters.

Supportive and collaborative working environment with exposure to senior management and an opportunity to make a difference in our business.

Opportunity for professional growth and development.

Full‑time in‑office role.

Market‑related remuneration based on qualifications and experience.

General

We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring. all suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Preference may be given in line with our client's Employment Equity plan and applicable legislation.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in South Africa at the time of application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please include your current remuneration (CTC), salary expectation, and notice period (optional but helpful for screening).

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