Senior Tax Accountant

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and retirement benefits

Performance-related bonus

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to lead the group’s tax function. You will manage corporate tax compliance, planning and advisory work, optimise tax structures and monitor SA tax changes.

The role offers a highly competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and a flexible hybrid work arrangement, based in Stellenbosch. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic tax matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation/Law; professional qualification preferred.
• 6–8 years of corporate tax experience in reputable firm or corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of SA corporate tax, VAT, and international tax principles.
• Experience with tax planning, compliance and advisory roles.
• Familiarity with tax research databases and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and submission of corporate income tax, provisional tax and VAT returns.
• Provide expert tax advice on business decisions, transactions and restructurings.
• Develop tax planning strategies to optimize the group’s position.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the company.
• Liaise with SARS on queries, audits and assessments.
• Ensure Transfer Pricing documentation and compliance.
• Assist with tax due diligence for M&A and strategic initiatives.
• Train and mentor junior tax team members.
• Maintain accurate tax records for audits.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks within the organization.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Advisory

Transfer pricing

Research skills

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation/Law

CA(SA) or LLM in Tax

Tools

Tax research databases

Tax compliance software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent and well-established corporate entity in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Tax Accountant to lead their tax function. This critical role involves managing all aspects of corporate tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for the group. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely tax submissions, optimizing tax structures, and staying ahead of complex tax legislation changes. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax specialist with a deep understanding of South African tax law to play a pivotal role in a respected organization. The Stellenbosch, Western Cape location offers a unique and desirable professional setting. We are committed to providing expert tax guidance and maintaining compliance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and submission of all corporate income tax returns, provisional tax, VAT returns, and other tax filings.
• Provide expert advice on tax implications of business decisions, transactions, and restructuring.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the group's tax position.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company.
• Liaise with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on queries, audits, and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Transfer Pricing regulations and documentation requirements.
• Assist with tax due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Train and mentor junior members of the tax team.
• Maintain accurate tax records and documentation for audit purposes.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Law. A professional qualification such as CA(SA) or an LLM in Tax is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience specifically in corporate tax, gained within a reputable firm or corporate environment.
• In-depth knowledge of South African tax legislation, including corporate tax, VAT, and international tax principles.
• Proven experience in tax planning, compliance, and advisory roles.
• Experience with tax research databases and tax compliance software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex tax matters clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex tax projects.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Experience with Transfer Pricing documentation is essential.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive medical and retirement benefits, and a performance-related bonus.
• The role is based in a beautiful setting in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and exposure to challenging tax matters are provided.
• Join a leading organization where your expertise in tax will be valued and contribute significantly to its financial strategy and sustainability.