Tax Accountant

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

Job summary

Network Finance seeks a qualified tax professional to prepare and submit monthly and annual tax returns across French-speaking African jurisdictions. You will ensure timely tax compliance, manage corporate income tax and VAT, and liaise with authorities and consultants across several countries.

The role requires a degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation and 3–5 years' relevant tax accounting experience, with fluency in French being essential for effective cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Taxation.
• 3-5 years' tax accounting experience.
• Fluency in French is essential – non-negotiable!
• Experience with monthly and annual tax submissions.
• Exposure to taxation within French-speaking African countries will be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly and annual tax returns across French-speaking African jurisdictions.
• Ensure accurate and timely tax compliance in accordance with relevant local tax legislation.
• Manage corporate income tax, VAT and other applicable statutory tax submissions.
• Liaise with tax authorities, external consultants and finance teams across multiple African countries.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess their impact on business operations.
• Assist with tax reconciliations, provisions and financial reporting requirements.
• Support tax audits, assessments and queries from revenue authorities.
• Identify potential tax risks and opportunities for improved compliance.
• Maintain accurate tax records and ensure all statutory deadlines are met.

Skills

French fluency

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Cross-country work

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit monthly and annual tax returns across French-speaking African jurisdictions.


• Ensure accurate and timely tax compliance in accordance with relevant local tax legislation.


• Manage corporate income tax, VAT and other applicable statutory tax submissions.


• Liaise with tax authorities, external consultants and finance teams across multiple African countries.


• Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess their impact on business operations.


• Assist with tax reconciliations, provisions and financial reporting requirements.


• Support tax audits, assessments and queries from revenue authorities.


• Identify potential tax risks and opportunities for improved compliance.


• Maintain accurate tax records and ensure all statutory deadlines are met.

What We're Looking For:

• Relevant degree in Accounting, Finance or Taxation.


• 3-5 years' relevant tax accounting experience.


• Fluency in French is essential – non-negotiable!


• Experience with monthly and annual tax submissions.


• Exposure to taxation within French-speaking African countries will be highly advantageous.


• Strong understanding of tax compliance and statutory reporting.


• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across different countries and cultures.