Tax Accountant

Outsourced CFO; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Gauteng, South Africa is seeking a Tax Accountant for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves ensuring tax compliance, accurate tax accounting, and managing tax audits within a multinational context. Ideal candidates will have a BCom degree, a postgraduate qualification in taxation is preferred, and at least 5 years of experience in tax. This position demands high attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-articles experience in tax within a multinational group.
• Completed articles in a tax-focused practice preferred.
• Professional membership with relevant organizations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tax compliance and accurate tax accounting.
• Responsible for Corporate Income Tax calculations and returns.
• Serve as the main point of contact for tax authorities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BCom Degree

Postgraduate qualification in Taxation

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a client who is seeking a Tax Accountant for a 12-month fixed term contract who will ensure tax compliance and accurate tax accounting across multinational group entities, with the support of in-country consultants. The role will focus on the accurate calculation and reporting of tax liabilities, management of audits, remediation of issues, and continuous improvement of tax processes.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Accounting (Primary Accountability)

• Responsible for tax administration and accurate calculations, including:
• Corporate Income Tax (CIT) calculations and returns
• Deferred Tax
• Provisional Tax
• Dividends Tax
• Perform and review income tax accruals; ensure tax liabilities are complete and accurate.
• Provide oversight and review of Central Finance’s tax administration, including:
• VAT
• Withholding Tax (WHT)
• Payroll taxes
• Design and implement standardized templates for Central Finance to capture tax-related data.
• Serve as the main point of contact for tax authorities and manage tax audit processes.

Tax Compliance - Quality Control

• Obtain and maintain valid Tax Clearance Certificates on a quarterly basis.
• Conduct quarterly tax health checks, including Statements of Account and official correspondence.
• Ensure all tax compliance obligations are up to date (monthly basis).
• Develop and execute remediation plans for outstanding deliverables, discrepancies, and audit queries.

Group Tax Reporting

• Maintain tax tracking schedules for the group.
• Prepare regular status reports for internal management and shareholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date status of tax-related items in Jira (daily).

Advisory & General Duties

• Obtain tax opinions and advice from external consultants; analyze and present findings to management.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Support the business on the tax implications of proposed changes and transactions.
• Perform additional ad hoc tasks as required by management.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years post-articles experience in tax within a multinational group or accounting / tax practice
• BCom Degree (minimum)
• Postgraduate qualification in Taxation (preferred)
• Completed articles, preferably in a tax-focused practice
• Professional membership with SAIT, SAIPA, ACCA, SAIBA, AGA(SA), or CA(SA)

Technical Skills, Competencies and Characteristics

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to interpret complex tax legislation and apply it practically
• Professional integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Confident, enthusiastic, and self-motivated with a proactive approach
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Team player who values collaboration and provides constructive feedback
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic work environment
• Mature decision-making and sound judgment
• Action-oriented with strong project management skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Continuous improvement mindset

Key Tax Expertise and Knowledge Areas

CIT, Deferred, Provisional Tax Dividends Tax Expertise VAT & WHT Oversight Income Tax Accruals Tax Audit Management Tax Authority Liaison Complex Tax Legislation Tax Process Improvement Tax Tracking Schedules 5+ Years Post-Articles Tax Multinational Tax Experience