Tax Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a Tax Accountant to manage tax compliance and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Commerce with a strong tax focus and 2-5 years of tax-specific experience. This role offers exposure to international tax matters and the chance to work within a collaborative finance team.

Benefits

Collaborative and forward-thinking finance team

Exposure to international tax and strategic projects

Opportunity to contribute to group-level forums

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of tax-specific experience.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting and IFRS.
• Experience with regulatory bodies; retail sector experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate compliance with direct and indirect tax legislation.
• Prepare company income tax returns and provisional tax calculations.
• Conduct tax research and collaborate on tax-related projects.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Tax compliance

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce with strong tax focus

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Are you a tax professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for compliance? Join a dynamic finance team where your expertise in direct and indirect tax can drive real business value. My client based in Cape Town CBD is hiring a Tax Accountant to manage and optimise their Group's tax compliance, reporting and planning functions. This is a hands-on role with exposure to both local and international tax matters, ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges and continuous learning.

What you'll be doing :

• Ensure accurate compliance with direct and indirect tax legislation, including VAT, import VAT and withholding taxes
• Prepare company income tax returns, provisional tax calculations and year-end tax computations
• Maintain monthly tax account reconciliation's and manage the tax asset register
• Conduct tax research and collaborate on tax-related projects with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to Accounting and Tax Forums, including IFRS impact reviews and AFS preparation
• Train internal teams on tax matters relevant to their functions

What we're looking for :

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce with a strong tax focus
• 2-5 years of tax-specific experience
• Solid understanding of financial accounting and IFRS
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with regulatory bodies; retail sector experience is a bonus
• Detail-driven, proactive, and comfortable working under pressure

What's in it for you :

• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking finance team
• Exposure to international tax and strategic projects
• Opportunity to contribute to group-level forums and initiatives

Ready to bring structure, insight, and impact to a high-performing finance team? Apply now.

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