Senior Corporate Tax Accountant

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Tax Accountant for their Centurion office to join the finance team. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with South Africa tax legislation, optimizing tax strategies, and managing tax-related risks.

You will prepare and file corporate tax returns (income tax, VAT), provide tax guidance to management, conduct research, and work with external advisors. A 4-year corporate tax background and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Taxation; Masters in Tax advantageous.
• Minimum 4 years of corporate tax accounting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of South African tax legislation including corporate tax, VAT and PAYE.
• Proficiency in tax preparation software and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file all corporate tax returns, including income tax and VAT.
• Conduct tax research and analysis to ensure compliance and identify planning opportunities.
• Respond to tax authority inquiries and manage tax audits.
• Advise management on tax implications of business decisions and transactions.
• Maintain accurate tax records and documentation.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors and auditors on best practices.

Skills

Corporate tax

Tax research

Financial reporting

Excel

Tax software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Masters in Tax

Tools

Excel

Tax software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Tax Accountant for their Centurion office to join the finance team. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with South Africa tax legislation, optimizing tax strategies, and managing tax-related risks.

You will prepare and file corporate tax returns (income tax, VAT), provide tax guidance to management, conduct research, and work with external advisors. A 4-year corporate tax background and strong Excel skills are essential.