Tax Accountant

Outsourced CFO; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is looking for an experienced Tax Accountant for a 12-month contract in Centurion, South Africa. The successful candidate will ensure tax compliance and accurate tax accounting across multinational group entities. Key responsibilities include managing Corporate Income Tax calculations, serving as the main contact for tax authorities, and maintaining tax tracking schedules. Candidates should have a BCom degree and at least five years of experience in a similar role. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential, along with proficiency in accounting software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-articles experience in tax within a multinational group or accounting/tax practice.
• BCom Degree (minimum required).
• Postgraduate qualification in Taxation preferred.
• Completed articles preferably in a tax-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tax administration and accurate calculations.
• Serve as the main point of contact for tax authorities.
• Conduct quarterly tax health checks.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact.

Skills

CIT

Deferred

Provisional Tax

Dividends Tax

Expertise in 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 Experience

Multinational Tax Experience

Education

Completed Articles (Tax Focus)

BCom Degree (Minimum)

Professional Tax Membership (SAIT / CA(SA) etc.)

Tools

Accounting Software

GAAP

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Excel

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 on a 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; analyse 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.

Required Skills

• CIT
• Deferred
• Provisional Tax
• Dividends Tax
• Expertise in 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 Experience
• Multinational Tax Experience

Required Education

• Completed Articles (Tax Focus)
• BCom Degree (Minimum)
• Professional Tax Membership (SAIT / CA(SA) etc.)

Key Skills

• Tax Experience
• Accounting Software
• GAAP
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Sage
• Account Reconciliation
• Analysis Skills
• Research Experience
• SOX
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1