Junior Tax Reporting Specialist

Digital Outsource Services; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Group in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Tax Reporting Specialist to support international tax reporting, consolidation, and Pillar Two compliance.

You will work with the International Tax and Reporting Specialist, gather data from ERP systems, prepare schedules, and assist with SOX controls and audits. A Finance-related degree and 2+ years in tax accounting are preferred; exposure to IFRS IAS12 and Thomson Reuters Orbitax/OTP is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Honours degree in Tax will be advantageous.
• CA(SA)/CPA/CTA, or equivalent will be advantageous / working towards it.
• 2+ years’ experience in tax accounting or tax reporting.
• Experience in multinational and listed company environments incl Europe/UK/NZ/Canada/Africa.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting and reporting per IFRS IAS12.
• Knowledge of tax software Thomson Reuters Orbitax and OTP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entity- and group-level tax consolidation schedules.
• Collect and consolidate current tax, deferred tax data across entities.
• Support reconciliation of tax balances to the group consolidation system.
• Assist with period-end tax reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Provide data for tax provisions and financial statement disclosures.
• Assist with audits and internal control evidence.

Skills

Tax accounting

IFRS IAS12

Data reconciliation

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Honours degree in Tax

CA(SA)/CPA/CTA (or equivalent)

Tools

Orbitax

OTP

Job description

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

Who we are

We’re Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands, including Betway and Jackpot City. We’re a powerhouse built on decades of expertise and we’re changing the game for good. Our mission is to give our customers a superclass entertainment experience.

Who we’re looking for

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Super Group, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.

Ready to become a game‑changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

We’re building experiences that wow our customers – and that starts with bold, curious people who want to do work that matters. If you’re hungry to grow, excited by impact and ready for a challenge that will supercharge your career, this could be your moment.

As our Junior Tax Reporting Specialist, you’ll play a key part in supporting the International Tax and Reporting Specialist in executing the Group’s international tax reporting, tax consolidation, global transparency reporting, and Pillar Two compliance processes. Your drive and ideas will help us move faster, improve smarter, and stay ahead of the game.

What you’ll do

You’ll take ownership of work that gives us our competitive edge, including:

Tax Consolidation and Group Tax Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of entity‑level and group‑level tax consolidation schedules.
• Collect and consolidate current tax, deferred tax, tax payment, tax provision, and tax return information across legal entities.
• Support the reconciliation of tax balances from entity records to the Group consolidation system.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of schedules relating to: current income tax balances, deferred tax balances, tax receivables and payables, tax payments and refunds, provision‑to‑return adjustments, tax attributes and carry forwards, intercompany and consolidation adjustments and Pillar Two balances and disclosures.
• Investigate differences between tax reporting packs, general ledger balances, statutory accounts, and consolidated financial information.
• Prepare clear reconciliation explanations and supporting schedules for review.
• Assist with period‑end tax reporting processes, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Support the International Tax and Reporting Specialist in preparing consolidated tax reporting information.

Tax Provision and Financial Reporting Support

• Assist in gathering group tax information required for the quarterly and annual tax consolidation | 6-K and 20‑F reporting.
• Support the preparation of group tax provision schedules, entity‑level tax reporting packs, and effective tax rate information.
• Assist with the reconciliation of international tax provision data to tax consolidation schedules and compliance information.
• Provide supporting data for tax‑related financial statement disclosures and management reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules requested by external auditors as part of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Maintain appropriate evidence of preparation, review, approval, and reconciliation.

Data Collection, Validation, and Reconciliation

• Extract data from ERP, consolidation, tax reporting, and document management systems.
• Perform first‑level data quality checks, including: completeness checks, duplicate checks, entity and jurisdiction mapping checks, currency validation, period validation, mathematical checks, reasonableness checks, prior‑year comparisons, source‑to‑report reconciliations.
• Maintain data source registers, mapping files, reporting templates, and supporting schedules.
• Document the source and transformation of data used in tax reporting calculations.
• Ensure that manual adjustments are clearly identified, explained, supported, and approved.
• Assist with resolving data quality problems with Finance, Controllership, Tax Compliance, and local reporting teams.
• Protect confidential financial, tax, employee, and legal entity information in accordance with company policies.

SOX and Internal Control Support

• Execute assigned tax reporting controls in accordance with the Group’s SOX and internal control framework.
• Prepare and retain control evidence relating to: data collection, data validation, reconciliations, reporting completeness, system access, review and approval, submission and filing evidence.
• Follow approved procedures, reporting instructions, templates, and review protocols.
• Assist with internal audit, external audit, and control testing requests.
• Report identified control exceptions, reconciliation differences, or process failures to the International Tax and Reporting Specialist and Tax VP.
• Support the remediation of control deficiencies and the implementation of improved procedures.
• Maintain clear audit trails that allow reporting amounts to be traced to source records.

Reporting Calendar and Deliverable Management

• Maintain detailed reporting calendars.
• Track responsible parties, required inputs, review dates, approval dates, deadlines, and submission status.
• Send data requests and deadline reminders to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain issue registers, query registers, and open‑item registers.
• Proactively communicate potential delays or data gaps to the International Tax and Reporting Specialist.
• Retain evidence of filings, notifications, approvals, and submissions.
• Support the preparation of status reports for the Head of International Tax and Transfer Pricing and the Head of Tax Compliance.

Audit and Regulatory Support

• Assist with information requests from tax authorities, internal audit, external audit, and external advisors.
• Retrieve and organise tax reporting workpapers, source data, reconciliations, correspondence, and filing evidence.
• Maintain structured audit support folders and document request registers.

Tax Technology and Process Improvement

• Assist with the maintenance and improvement of tax reporting templates, workflows, databases, and dashboards.
• Support automation of recurring data collection, reconciliation, consolidation, and reporting activities.
• Participate in user acceptance testing for new tax reporting tools and system enhancements.
• Document system processes, data flows, user procedures, and control points.
• Identify repetitive manual tasks, recurring data issues, and opportunities for standardisation.
• Support initiatives to improve the accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and auditability of tax reporting processes.
• Develop proficiency in the Group’s ERP, consolidation, tax reporting, data analytics, and document management systems.
• More detailed description of the activity/behaviour.

Team Collaboration and Development

• Work closely with tax and finance teams and build strong relationships that support collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Develop technical knowledge of tax reporting processes and requirements.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice within the team.
• This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow.

What you’ll bring

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to breakdown complex ideas
• A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work
• Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Honours degree in Tax will be advantageous
• Professional qualification CA(SA), CPA, CTA, or equivalent will be advantageous / working towards it
• 2+years’ experience in tax accounting or tax reporting
• Experience in a multinational and / or listed company environment including jurisdiction across Europe, UK, NZ, Canada and Africa.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting and reporting in line with IFRS (IAS12)
• Ability to operate in a complex, multi‑jurisdictional environment
• Strong analytical, governance, and risk management capability
• High level of integrity and professional judgment
• Experience in Microsoft suite including Excel and MS Word
• Knowledge and experience with tax software: Thomson Reuters (Orbitax and OTP)

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

• It would be great if you also have some of the following skills: Knowledge and experience with accounting and reporting software: Business Central / Navision and Microsoft TM1
• Experience or knowledge of SOX

Our values are non‑negotiables

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

What you’ll get back

We invest in your growth and wellbeing, so you can bring your best: Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast. Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career. Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.

• Group Life Cover
• Funeral Fund Benefit
• Income Continuation Benefit
• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Retirement Annuity Subsidy

Ready to feel superclass? At Super Group, your experience matters. We’re honest, fair, and focused on helping you succeed – and your work will have real impact from day one. Game on!

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done.

The perfect place to work, play and grow! We believe in hiring talented, hardworking and ambitious people from all over the world. In return, we ensure a supportive working environment, access to leading edge technologies and a commitment to social awareness and equity. Working in this unique and highly competitive industry means that we have to take risks and be innovative. The way we do this is by allowing for mistakes, but also making sure we learn from them. And with a multi‑cultural workforce that’s unparalleled in its diversity and dynamism, we also offer plenty of scope to grow on a personal level too. Best of all, we do this while enjoying ourselves as much as possible!