Project Accountant: Indirect Tax

Ackermans; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a driven Accountant to join their finance team based in Kuils River, Cape Town. You'll be responsible for the preparation and reconciliation of indirect tax and assist the Tax Manager. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience and a B Comm or Honours degree. This position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience at Accountant level.
• 2+ years of business process related experience or completed article traineeship.
• Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, filing, and reconciling of Indirect Tax types.
• Assist the Tax Manager on other tax related matters.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

High Levels of Computer literacy – advanced Excel

Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

B Comm or Honours

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven Accountant to join our dynamic Finance Team.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparation, filing and reconciling of Indirect Tax types and provide assistance to the Tax Manager on other tax related matters.

We're a fully in-office team. This role is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.

2. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential:

• 3 -5 years relevant experience at Accountant level

• 2 or more years of business process related experience, or

• Completed article traineeship

Preferred:

• Project management experience
• Retail experience

3. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Essential:

• B Comm or Honours

4. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE required:

• Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices
• Good working knowledge of reconciliations (best practices and importance)
• General understanding of principles of VAT
• Knowledge of working across different departments or functions
• Systems Knowledge

SKILLS required:

• Numerical and analytical skills
• High Levels of Computer literacy – advanced Excel
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team – Self Starter
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to manage projects, formulate project plans and identify milestones
• Time management
• Prioritising multiple tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to formulate standard operating procedures and company policies
• Excellent communication skills