Tax Specialist Accountant

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 350.000 - 650.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a Tax Accountant in South Africa to lead corporate tax compliance, VAT reporting, and related tax planning. The role requires 3–5 years of tax accounting experience and strong knowledge of SA tax legislation.

You will liaise with SARS and external advisors, assist with audits, and support disclosures in financial statements. Advanced Excel skills and excellent communication are essential.

Formación

• 3–5 years of tax accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of South African tax legislation.
• Experience with corporate tax, VAT and compliance reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage corporate tax compliance and reporting activities
• Prepare and review tax calculations and submissions
• Ensure accuracy of VAT returns and reconciliations
• Assist with tax planning and risk management initiatives
• Support financial statement tax disclosures
• Liaise with SARS and external advisors when required
• Assist with audits and tax reviews
• Monitor legislative changes and assess business impact
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and controls
• Provide tax-related support to finance and operational teams

Conocimientos

Tax accounting

SA tax legislation

Corporate tax

VAT compliance

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Educación

BCom Accounting/Taxation

Postgraduate Tax qualification advantageous

SAICA Articles advantageous

Descripción del empleo

Job description:

• Manage corporate tax compliance and reporting activities
• Prepare and review tax calculations and submissions
• Ensure accuracy of VAT returns and reconciliations
• Assist with tax planning and risk management initiatives
• Support financial statement tax disclosures
• Liaise with SARS and external advisors when required
• Assist with audits and tax reviews
• Monitor legislative changes and assess business impact
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and controls
• Provide tax-related support to finance and operational teams

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years' of tax accounting experience
• Strong understanding of South African tax legislation
• Experience with corporate tax, VAT and compliance reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Qualification:

• BCom Accounting, Taxation or related degree
• Postgraduate Tax qualification advantageous
• SAICA Articles advantageous

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.