Job Description
Are you a tax professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for compliance? Join a dynamic finance team where your expertise in direct and indirect tax can drive real business value. My client based in Cape Town CBD is hiring a Tax Accountant to manage and optimise their Group’s tax compliance, reporting and planning functions. This is a hands-on role with exposure to both local and international tax matters, ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges and continuous learning.
What you’ll be doing:
- Ensure accurate compliance with direct and indirect tax legislation, including VAT, import VAT and withholding taxes
- Prepare company income tax returns, provisional tax calculations and year-end tax computations
- Maintain monthly tax account reconciliation's and manage the tax asset register
- Conduct tax research and collaborate on tax-related projects with internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to Accounting and Tax Forums, including IFRS impact reviews and AFS preparation
- Train internal teams on tax matters relevant to their functions
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a strong tax focus
- 2-5 years of tax-specific experience
- Solid understanding of financial accounting and IFRS
- Excellent Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office
- Experience with regulatory bodies; retail sector experience is a bonus
- Detail-driven, proactive, and comfortable working under pressure
What’s in it for you:
- Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking finance team
- Exposure to international tax and strategic projects
- Opportunity to contribute to group-level forums and initiatives
Ready to bring structure, insight, and impact to a high-performing finance team? Apply now.
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