Indirect Tax Accountant

CDW LLC.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Cape Town is seeking a VAT Compliance Specialist to support the Indirect Tax Manager. Responsibilities include managing VAT return submissions across multiple jurisdictions and collaborating with finance teams to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Tax and has 3-4 years of VAT/GST experience. If you are proactive and detail-oriented, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in VAT/GST compliance roles, preferably with exposure to EU VAT.
• Experience within a large MNC is beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit complex VAT returns accurately and timely.
• Support transaction-level VAT analyses and compliance risk identification.
• Collaborate with other teams for master data accuracy.

Skills

VAT/GST compliance

Strong Excel skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving mindset

Education

NQF 7 (Bachelor's Degree) qualification in B.Com with Accounting and Tax

Job description

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

CDW’s recent growth has brought with it additional complexity in the field of indirect tax compliance. In this role, you will support the Indirect Tax Manager with management of the VAT/GST compliance cycle across multiple jurisdictions (UK, EU, ROW). Collaborating across the Finance team, your input will ensure best in class compliance outcomes for CDW in all its locations.

What you will do

• Ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and submission of complex monthly and quarterly UK and International VAT return, ESL, Intrastat and other statutory returns for all CDW operations.
• Supporting transaction-level VAT analysis and identifying compliance risks.
• Reconciliation of tax return calculations and payments to ERP system data.
• Ensuring timely and accurate payment of all VAT liabilities in coordination with other finance teams (e.g. AP, Treasury).
• Supporting internal and external audits relating to VAT/GST.
• Collaborating with other teams (e.g. accounts receivable, credit assessment etc) to ensure that customer master data is accurately maintained for VAT reporting purposes.
• Contributing towards continuous process improvements to aid automation and compliance efficiencies.
• Training non-Tax colleagues (e.g. AP, AR) in basics of indirect tax.
• Supporting the Indirect Tax Manager by assisting with Ad Hoc projects or tasks when required.

What we expect of you

• NQF 7 (Bachelor's Degree) qualification in B.Com with Accounting and Tax
• 3-4 years’ experience working in VAT/GST compliance roles, preferably with exposure to EU VAT frameworks and regulations.
• Experience of working within a large MNC would be beneficial.
• Good Excel skills are crucial.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under pressure while solving complex tax and financial issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong planning and administrative abilities to manage priorities and ensure accurate, timely delivery.
• Curiosity and problem-solving mindset, with a willingness to identify and fix issues or solve problems.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.