Senior Tax & Compliance Controller – SSA & IFRS Expert

Network Contracting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting is seeking a Senior Financial Controller: Tax & Compliance to lead tax and statutory compliance across Sub-Saharan Africa. The role requires deep IFRS knowledge, strong governance, and the ability to manage multi-entity tax outcomes.

You will oversee tax computations, audit coordination, and advisory support to regional finance teams, ensuring timely statutory filings and robust controls within a multinational logistics context.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred.
• CA(SA) or SAIPA membership advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience in IFRS and tax compliance within multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance across SSA entities.
• Prepare and review corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other tax returns.
• Manage tax provisions, deferred tax, and related reconciliations.
• Monitor governance frameworks and internal controls; drive improvements.
• Coordinate audits with external auditors and revenue authorities.
• Support strategic regional tax projects and restructures.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Tax governance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Education

HDip Tax

MCom Taxation

CA(SA) / SAIPA (advantageous)

Tools

SARS eFiling

SAP ERP

MS Office

Job description

Network Contracting is seeking a Senior Financial Controller: Tax & Compliance to lead tax and statutory compliance across Sub-Saharan Africa. The role requires deep IFRS knowledge, strong governance, and the ability to manage multi-entity tax outcomes.

You will oversee tax computations, audit coordination, and advisory support to regional finance teams, ensuring timely statutory filings and robust controls within a multinational logistics context.