GROUP STRUCTURE & TAX SUPPORT

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial services organization is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to join their team in Johannesburg. This role encompasses tax support, trust administration, and multi-entity management. Candidates should have the Chartered Accountant (SA) designation and at least two years of experience in tax-related functions. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, managing regulatory submissions, and advising on tax implications. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to expand their expertise in financial services.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (SA) designation required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in tax-related functions or equivalent training.
• Familiar with South African and international tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly trust management accounts and financial statements.
• Advise on tax implications and develop tax minimization strategies.
• Manage regulatory submissions including tax returns and CIPC returns.
• Maintain understanding of group entities and their trust implications.
• Liaise with local stakeholders and offshore corporate service providers.

Skills

Tax minimization strategies

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Property management

Education

Chartered Accountant (SA)

Minimum 2 years' experience in tax-related functions

Job description

Annually Cost To Company (Market related)

Our client, a well-established financial services organization, is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to join their team in a dynamic and diverse role that encompasses tax support, trust administration, and multi-entity management. This is an excellent opportunity for a CA(SA) with a foundational understanding of tax and a keen interest in expanding their expertise across international structures, property management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly trust management accounts and annual financial statement documentation
• Advise trustees on tax implications and tax minimization strategies
• Manage regulatory submissions including tax returns, beneficial ownership disclosures, and CIPC returns
• Liaise with external compilers and present financial information to trustees
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of group entities and their trust implications

• Prepare monthly management accounts for offshore entities and review performance
• Act as liaison between local stakeholders and offshore corporate service providers
• Monitor daily fund flows and ensure transaction compliance
• Stay informed of regulatory changes in foreign jurisdictions
• Ensure tax compliance across local and international jurisdictions

• Manage commercial office space leasing including tenant sourcing and lease agreements
• Oversee lease accounting, maintenance coordination, and deposit management
• Manage property financing arrangements and compliance reporting

Requirements

Essential:

• Chartered Accountant (SA) designation
• Minimum 2 years' experience in tax-related functions or training
• Familiarity with South African and international tax regulations
• Experience with financial reporting and accounting systems

Advantageous:

• Exposure to trust administration
• Knowledge of offshore structures
• Property management experience

please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted