Tax Accountant

Fouche & Co Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Professional Tax Accountant in Johannesburg to manage a full accounting and tax function portfolio. The ideal candidate should have an accounting degree, experience with accounting software, and be detail-oriented. This role offers a competitive monthly salary of R30 000 - R35 000 and a structured work week from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in an accounting environment.
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
• Produce monthly management reports.
• Complete full accounting function to trial balance.
• Draft annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors.
• Provide advice on all tax and accounting matters.
• Prepare and submit income tax returns and VAT returns.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent interpersonal skills

Client-relational skills

Ability to multitask

Work well under pressure

Education

Accounting degree or Higher Diploma

Completed articles

Affiliations with SAIPA, ACC, or CIMA

Tools

Pastel software

CaseWare

Job description

As a Professional Tax Accountant, you will provide full accounting service offerings to the company's clients. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy multitasking, and have excellent interpersonal and client-relational skills, this role is for you!

Responsibilities :

1. Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
2. Produce monthly management reports.
3. Complete full accounting function to trial balance.
4. Draft annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors on CaseWare.
5. Provide advice on all tax and accounting matters.
6. Have experience with e-filing (SARS).
7. Work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
8. Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and companies, VAT returns for sole proprietors, and trusts.
9. Prepare VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies, and trusts.
10. Attend to all SARS correspondence competently.
11. File notices of objections and suspend debts on e-filing.
12. Maintain a professional demeanor.
13. Be willing to travel to clients.
14. Keep up to date with tax laws and regulations.
15. Optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities for clients.
16. Engage in tax planning.
17. Provide compliance support.
18. Offer advisory services.

Minimum Requirements :

1. An accounting degree or Higher Diploma.
2. Completed articles.
3. Affiliations with SAIPA, ACC, or CIMA.
4. Experience with Pastel software.
5. Proficiency in CaseWare and Pastel.
6. 2 - 5 years of experience in an accounting environment.
7. Own vehicle and valid driver's license.

Remuneration :

R30 000 - R35 000 monthly.

Working hours :

Monday - Friday 08H00 - 16H30

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.