Tax & Reporting Accountant: Consolidation & Compliance

WSP; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in South Africa is seeking a financial reporting specialist to consolidate month-end information and report to various stakeholders, including head office and business units. The role oversees tax calculations, statutory reporting, and annual statements, with a focus on WSP Africa and related entities.

You will coordinate Hyperion/Prevero uploads, support audits, and provide insights into performance across business units, including quarterly forecasts and M&A activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation of month-end financial information and reporting to various stakeholders.
• Uploading of Actual, Forecast, and Budget information onto Hyperion & Prevero
• Supervise the preparation and consolidation of annual financial statements and other statutory reporting as and when required.
• Review of Intercompany transactions and ensuring compliance with both tax and statutory requirements.
• Local contact for Canada regarding all Hyperion and reporting-related queries
• Preparation of financial input for quarterly Board and monthly EXCO pack
• Integration of commercial and financial reporting
• Performing the tax calculations and management of tax returns for WSP - Income tax, Vat, WHT, and PAYE.
• Assistance with internal and external audits
• Provide oversite into the management of the financial and commercial reporting team.
• Preparation of DSO (days sales outstanding) calculations (monthly and forecast)
• Participate in the monthly and quarterly review of Business Unit's - Gain understanding of business.
• Review the consolidation of quarterly forecasts for WSP Africa
• Perform adhoc reviews/investigation into Business unit performance as required.
• Perform merger and acquisition activities as and when required.
• Manage and simplify the statutory structure of WSP Africa and associated entities.

Job description

WSP in South Africa is seeking a financial reporting specialist to consolidate month-end information and report to various stakeholders, including head office and business units. The role oversees tax calculations, statutory reporting, and annual statements, with a focus on WSP Africa and related entities.

You will coordinate Hyperion/Prevero uploads, support audits, and provide insights into performance across business units, including quarterly forecasts and M&A activities as needed.