Tax Accountant

Introduction

A leading multinational organisation is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Tax Accountant to join its Finance team. This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced corporate environment and is passionate about financial reporting, taxation, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax management, and supporting the Finance Department across a broad range of accounting functions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

  • Prepare Annual Financial Statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Manage and monitor internal control assessments.
  • Implement and maintain effective internal controls.
  • Assist with cash flow management, reporting, and process improvements.

Accounts Payable

  • Review and approve accounts payable transactions and supporting documentation.
  • Monitor supplier balances and ensure compliance with company payment policies.
  • Assist in reducing long outstanding vendor balances.

External Audit

  • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Liaise with external auditors and resolve audit queries.
  • Coordinate the submission of audit information.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

  • Manage corporate tax compliance and tax risk.
  • Prepare and submit:
    • Corporate Income Tax
    • Provisional Tax
    • Deferred Tax calculations
    • VAT and other statutory submissions
  • Liaise with SARS, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare expatriate tax documentation and coordinate with external consultants.
  • Assist with Transfer Pricing documentation.
  • Complete Country-by-Country (CbC) Reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory and tax regulations.

Fixed Assets & Inventory

  • Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
  • Process additions, disposals, and transfers.
  • Coordinate fixed asset and inventory counts.
  • Prepare fixed asset reports and reconciliations.
  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.

Month-End & Reporting

  • Assist with the month-end close process.
  • Prepare journals and reconciliations.
  • Perform variance analysis.
  • Maintain the General Ledger.
  • Prepare reports for local and international head office.
  • Support finance projects and process improvements.
  • Assist with cash flow reporting and financial analysis.

Team Support

  • Provide guidance and support to the Accounts Payable team.
  • Assist with meeting departmental deadlines and objectives.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and standard operating procedures.

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
  • Minimum 6–8 years' experience as a Financial Accountant or Tax Accountant.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Corporate Income Tax
    • VAT
    • Deferred Tax
    • Provisional Tax
    • SARS compliance
    • Financial Reporting
    • Annual Financial Statements
  • Experience with external audits and statutory reporting.
  • Strong understanding of internal controls.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Experience in a multinational corporate environment will be advantageous.
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