Tax Accountant – 8 Month Temp Contract

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled tax professional for an 8-month Temp Contract in Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage corporate tax compliance across Africa, ensuring adherence to complex tax regulations. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in tax accounting and a BCom degree. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work proactively within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Tax Accounting and Compliance.
• Exposure to tax in the African region is essential.
• Experience in a multinational group is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate tax accounting and compliance across Africa.
• Review statutory tax returns including Corporate Income Tax and VAT.
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision calculations.

Skills

Knowledge of taxation regulations

Ability to interact with finance teams

Tax accounting and compliance skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and organized

Education

BCom Degree or similar (Tax specialization preferred)

Job description

Our client, in the oil and gas industry, is seeking a highly skilled tax professional on a 8-month Temp Contract to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, the successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring compliance with complex tax regulations—all within a dynamic, multinational environment.

Location: Cape Town

Job type: 8 Month Temp Contract - On Site

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage corporate tax accounting and compliance across Africa.
• Review statutory tax returns, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, WHT, and Stamp Duty.
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision calculations for US GAAP reporting (FIN48, FAS5).
• Review annual tax webforms for US GAAP reporting (TQFAS109).
• Support SOX reporting and ensure robust tax control processes.
• Partner with local and central finance teams to strengthen tax-related internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and local statutory tax regulations.
• Lead and maintain standardized balance sheet tax account reconciliation
• Liaise with external tax service providers as needed.

Requirements

• BCom Degree or similar (Tax specialization preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance.
• Exposure to tax in the African region is essential.
• Experience in a multinational group is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxation (Corporate Tax, VAT, WHT, Stamp Duty, etc.).
• Ability to interact effectively with finance teams across multiple countries.
• Excellent tax accounting and compliance skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent, proactive, and highly organized—ready to take initiative

Should meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful