Taxation and Transfer Pricing Accountant

NTT Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company is seeking an experienced Taxation and Transfer Pricing Accountant in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This role involves preparing tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax legislation, and providing expert advice on financial matters. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in finance/accounting and relevant experience in tax environments. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders and contribute to the financial integrity of the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain solid working relationships.
• Good knowledge of accounting processes and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tax statements and returns.
• Develop corporate tax plans for proper reporting.
• Ensure timely filing of tax returns.
• Assist with tax issue resolution.
• Manage tax software and implement updates.
• Prepare documentation for tax audits.

Skills

Relationship management

Planning and organizing

Accounting knowledge

Problem analysis and solving

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

High ethical standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

Registered as Tax Practitioner

Job description

Job title : Taxation and Transfer Pricing Accountant

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 03, 2025

Overview

Your day at NTT DATA

• The Taxation Accountant is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for preparing and submitting tax statements and returns for the company.
• This role provides advice on financial and tax matters and provides support to ensure tax legislation and planning compliance.
• This role takes responsibility for all related documentation, support and research any relevant issues, responding to tax correspondence and assisting with the preparation of the quarterly and annual tax provision and related tax accounting.

Responsibilities

• Uses tax form instructions and tax tables to make proper entries on tax submission forms.
• Assists with the development of corporate tax plan that ensure proper reporting of tax planning initiatives.
• Ensures timely and accurate filing of all relevant direct and indirect tax returns.
• Assists with finding tax solution to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
• Assists with the management of tax software and implement new features and updates as and when required.
• Coordinates specific processes to support the implementation and execution of the taxation cycle in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.
• Prepares tax returns to ensure their alignment to federal and state income taxes for company at a local level for quarterly and annual federal and related tax compliance.
• Assists with the preparation of the quarterly and annual tax provision and related tax accounting such as the reconciliation of tax data on financial statements.
• Prepares a large number of documents on behalf of the company including written correspondence and documents to be submitted to the relevant taxation bodies.
• Prepares responses related to all types of tax and collates the information required for tax audits and queries raised by taxation regulators in the region.
• Obtains any supporting documents and compiles tax schedules for annual income tax returns.
• Assists with the coordination and reviews of the payment of taxes and remains abreast of developments and trends in their area of focus.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you need to have :

• Ability to establish and maintain solid working relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Good knowledge of accounting processes and procedures.
• Problem analysis and solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Demonstrates mathematical skills.
• Exhibits deductive reasoning skills.
• Ability to produce a high quality of work.
• Demonstrate high ethics and adherence to company values.
• Precise and meticulous when preparing tax returns and other related documentation.

Academic qualifications and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance / accounting or related field preferred.
• Registered with a professional body as Tax Practitioner

Required experience

• Seasoned demonstrated work experience in similar role.
• Seasoned demonstrated work experience in a related environment.
• Seasoned demonstrated experience dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Accounting / Financial Services jobs