TAX & REPORTING ACCOUNTANT

Sea Harvest; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is seeking a Tax & Reporting Accountant in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. The role involves preparing tax returns, managing IFRS reporting, and overseeing tax compliance across the Group. Candidates should have a CA (SA) qualification and over 2 years of experience in a similar role. Proficiency in MS Excel and strong accounting knowledge are essential. This position offers the opportunity to assist the Finance Manager in optimizing departmental operations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in tax and finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS regulations and tax compliance requirements.
• High proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly general and tax journals for financial reporting.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
• Manage tax compliance across various SA entities.
• Assist in financial year-end deliverables, including audits.

Skills

CA (SA) qualification

2+ years’ relevant working experience

Computer literacy – MS Office (high proficiency in MS Excel)

Strong IFRS knowledge and experience

Strong interest in tax

Leadership and managerial skills

Excellent knowledge of group accounts and consolidations

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

CA (SA)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Tax & Reporting Accountant will be responsible for various technically oriented finance and tax related project deliverables, compilation of reporting packs and annual financial statements; direct tax returns and general tax administration as well as the optimisation of the use of the ERP within the finance department. This role will assist the Finance Manager in the management of all areas of the finance department including but not limited to:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

IFRS Reporting

• Preparation of monthly general journals
• Preparation of monthly income and deferred tax journals
• Assisting with quarterly, half‑year and year‑end deliverables (including Board Reporting)
• Preparation of subsidiary statutory financial statements

Budgets/Forecasts

• Preparation of balance sheet for forecasts and budget
• Preparation of the budgeted cash‑flow statement
• Preparation of the cash‑flow forecast

Tax Reporting & Administration

• Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the Wear & Tear register
• Reviewing all tax schedules
• Preparation of provisional tax calculations for all SA entities
• Preparation of responses to SARS tax queries
• Reconciliation of tax GL accounts
• Maintenance of all SA Group tax opinions
• Maintenance of E‑filing profile
• Preparation of tax returns for all SA entities
• Maintain overall view of tax compliance in Group (VAT, PAYE, Income tax)

General

• Quarterly and annual SARB reporting
• ERP champion in finance driving automation and optimisation
• Other finance related projects
• Assisting the Finance Manager in the overall management of the finance department
• Assisting with Financial Year End deliverables, including the financial audit
• Banking admin and profile maintenance

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

• CA (SA) qualification
• 2+ years’ relevant working experience
• Computer literacy – MS Office (high proficiency in MS Excel)
• Strong IFRS knowledge and experience
• Strong interest in tax
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Excellent knowledge of group accounts and consolidations
• Team player (very important). Does not work in isolation. Collaborative personality
• Strong interpersonal skills; good decision‑making skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills; good planning and organisational skills
• Innovative, analytical, conceptual thinking
• Work independently and as a part of a team; business understanding; initiating action; drive and energy
• Ability to adapt and respond to change; determination to meet company goals and objectives; creative thinking and problem‑solving; self‑motivated