Group Structure & Tax Support

CFS Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in South Africa is seeking a Chartered Accountant (SA) to provide comprehensive accounting and tax support across a diverse portfolio. This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of tax experience, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join us to impact the efficiency of a dynamic financial environment serving various entities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in tax-related functions or training.
• Working knowledge of South African and international tax regulations.
• Proficiency with financial reporting and modern accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage shareholder trust administration and prepare financial statements.
• Oversee regulatory compliance for overseas entities and property portfolio.
• Engage with stakeholders and tax advisors for efficient processes.

Skills

Chartered Accountant (SA) designation

2+ years’ experience in tax-related functions

Strong organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Proficient communicator

Detail-oriented

Education

Chartered Accountant (SA)

Tools

Modern accounting systems

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Chartered Accountant (SA) with solid tax expertise and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to provide comprehensive accounting, tax, and administrative support across a diverse portfolio—spanning shareholder trusts, international entities, and commercial property assets. In this multifaceted role, you will ensure best-in-class regulatory compliance, effective stakeholder communication, and efficient management of multi-entity financial processes.

Key Responsibilities: Shareholder Trust Administration

• Collect and organize monthly records, bank statements, and supporting information for Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
• Prepare accurate, timely quarterly trust management accounts.
• Assess tax implications and develop strategies to optimize trust tax positions; advise trustees accordingly.
• Liaise with AFS compilers, supply required documents, review drafts, and co-present to trustees.
• Oversee tax return submissions, beneficial ownership disclosures, CIPC returns, and other regulatory filings.
• Provide trust and trustee information for UBO compliance across the group.

Oversight of Overseas Entities

• Collate monthly financial data and compile clear management accounts, flagging anomalies.
• Act as the main liaison between local stakeholders and offshore Corporate & Trust service providers.
• Monitor and approve daily fund flows and oversee execution of transactions.
• Ensure on-time regulatory documentation and returns.
• Stay abreast of foreign regulatory changes and communicate their impact internally.
• Engage with tax advisors to align policies, processes, and internal communication.
• Maintain tax compliance across local and foreign jurisdictions.

Property Portfolio Management

• Manage leasing of commercial office spaces: source tenants, draft lease agreements, and oversee day-to-day lease accounting and maintenance.
• Handle deposit receipts, disbursements, and financing arrangements, ensuring thorough reporting and compliance.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (SA) designation.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in tax-related functions or training.
• Working knowledge of South African and international tax regulations.
• Proficiency with financial reporting and modern accounting systems.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple entities and complex structures.
• Analytical thinker with meticulous attention to detail.
• Skilled communicator, comfortable engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-driven approach to problem-solving and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional time management; adept at meeting deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
• Enthusiasm for expanding expertise in tax, accounting, and regulatory domains.
• Adaptable to dynamic, fast-paced, and multi-entity operating environments.
• Unwavering professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive financial and ownership information.

Join our team and have a direct impact on the integrity and efficiency of a growing group’s accounting, tax, and compliance functions. If you thrive on variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to deepen your expertise, we want to hear from you!