Global Tax & Cross-Border Accounting Specialist

CA; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CA(SA) or tax-qualified finance professional is sought in Stellenbosch to lead local and international tax and complex accounting matters. You will work with the Finance Manager and senior leadership to shape market entry and transaction structures.

Responsibilities include SA and international tax compliance, R&D tax incentive claims, tax treaty guidance, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions, with involvement in audits and IFRS reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) or tax-qualified finance professional with international exposure.
• Experience in managing local and international tax and complex accounting matters.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS reporting and tax compliance in cross-border contexts.

Responsibilities

• Manage South African and international tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT, payroll taxes and foreign tax obligations
• Coordinate annual Research and Development tax incentive claims with external consultants
• Advise on tax treaties, cross-border transactions, permanent establishment, transfer pricing and market entry
• Engage with SARS and support engagement with foreign tax authorities and external advisors
• Review tax opinions, track legislative changes and identify tax risks and opportunities
• Prepare and review annual financial statements and deferred tax calculations under IFRS
• Provide technical guidance on foreign exchange, revenue recognition, project accounting and cross-border arrangements
• Support the planning and management of external statutory audits, including audit packs and schedules
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting, intercompany accounting, reconciliations and financial controls
• Contribute tax and financial insight to budgeting, forecasting and strategic decisions

Skills

Cross-border tax

IFRS

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Audits support

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

CA(SA) or tax qualification

Job description

CA(SA) or tax-qualified finance professional is sought in Stellenbosch to lead local and international tax and complex accounting matters. You will work with the Finance Manager and senior leadership to shape market entry and transaction structures.

Responsibilities include SA and international tax compliance, R&D tax incentive claims, tax treaty guidance, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions, with involvement in audits and IFRS reporting.