Group Tax Accountant - Generalist

Fidelity Services Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services industry is seeking a Group Tax Accountant to manage tax planning and compliance. The successful candidate will bring a strong analytical background and experience in tax legislation, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations while optimizing the organization’s tax position. This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative finance team and contribute to strategic tax initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in tax accounting.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file income tax returns and other tax-related returns.
• Assist in tax planning and strategy development.
• Maintain accurate tax records and provide support to other departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Honor's degree in taxation

Registered tax practitioner

Tools

SAP

Tax software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Group Tax Accountant - Generalist
Reporting: CFO – Corporate Finance
Location: Helderkruin Roodepoort

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Group Tax Accountant to join our finance team. The Group Tax Accountant will be responsible for managing tax planning, compliance, and reporting for our organization and its subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of tax laws and regulations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file income tax returns, VAT returns, PAYE and ETI returns, as well as any other tax related returns for the organisation and its subsidiaries.
• Assist in tax planning and strategy development to minimise tax liabilities and to utilise any assessed losses.
• Ensure compliance with all tax laws and regulations.
• Communicate with internal/external auditors and tax authorities as needed.
• Analyse financial data to determine tax implications and report findings to management.
• Maintain accurate tax records and documentation.
• Provide support and training to other departments on all tax-related matters.

Qualifications:

• Honor's degree in taxation.
• Registered tax practitioner
• 3+ years of experience in tax accounting.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in SAP, tax software and Microsoft Excel.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is always given to existing employees and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate. Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.