Financial Reporting and Tax Specialist

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services group in Gauteng is looking for a motivated Financial Reporting & Tax specialist. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) qualification and experience in financial reporting, taxation, and IFRS compliance. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns, managing audits, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role offers a structured environment where you can grow your expertise in a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) is essential.
• 3–5 years’ post article experience in an Accounting or Financial Reporting role.
• Strong understanding of South African Tax Law (VAT, Income Tax).

Responsibilities

• Ensure accounting records comply with IFRS and company policies.
• Prepare and submit VAT and income tax returns to SARS.
• Perform monthly portfolio reconciliations.

Skills

Qualified CA(SA)

Experience in Accounting or Financial Reporting

Strong working knowledge of IFRS

Experience with SAP

Understanding of South African Tax Law

Exposure to auditing and internal controls

Knowledge of B-BBEE legislation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description/Synopsis:

A reputable commercial vehicle finance group is looking for a Financial Reporting & Tax specialist.

This role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional who thrives in a structured, policy-driven environment and enjoys being a trusted technical resource to the broader business. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, taxation, internal controls, and continuous improvement initiatives within a global financial services organisation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified CA(SA) essential
• 3–5 years’ post article experience in an Accounting or Financial Reporting role
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and South African accounting principles
• Experience with SAP beneficial
• Solid understanding of South African Tax Law (VAT, Income Tax, Provisional Tax)
• Exposure to auditing and internal controls
• Knowledge of B‑BEE legislation (advantageous)

Main Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting

• Ensure accounting records comply with IFRS and company policies
• Stay current with IFRS amendments and support implementation of new standards
• Prepare technical accounting position papers for management review
• Maintain documentation for unique and complex accounting transactions
• Act as a technical accounting expert and support to the business
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures
• Post journal entries in SAP in line with company 4EP
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements

Taxation

• Prepare and submit VAT, provisional tax, and income tax returns to SARS
• Manage SARS correspondence, audits, and queries
• Obtain and maintain relevant tax clearance certificates
• Stay up to date with South African tax legislation and best practices

Portfolio Reconciliations & Manufacturing Leases

• Perform monthly portfolio reconciliations
• Reconcile manufacturing leases with industrial partners
• Ensure manufacturing leases are accurately recorded on a monthly basis

General Ledger & Posting Book Management

• Monitor CMS accounting posting books for errors or required changes
• Liaise with IT to ensure timely CMS updates
• Maintain and optimise the General Ledger structure
• Ensure correct GL allocations and account clearings in line with IFRS

Other Duties

• Daily cash management review
• Internal control assessment cycle management
• Finance-related B‑BEE reporting tasks
• Ad‑hoc finance and accounting support as required