Tax Accountant
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reference Number TRU250829-1
Job Title Tax Accountant
Business Area Finance
Job Type Permanent
Workplace Type On-site
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Town / City Cape Town
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced and technically grounded tax specialist to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping tax compliance, strategy, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.This role is ideal for a tax professional with demonstrated expertise in Direct, Indirect, or International tax, and who is ready to bridge the technical with the strategic, providing end-to-end solutions that support both statutory compliance and advisory excellence.If you are an experienced tax professional with demonstrable multi-disciplinary expertise in tax, and wish to work at the intersection of technical delivery and strategic input, we invite you to bring your voice to our evolving tax narrative.
Key Responsibilities
- Assume ownership of complex corporate tax and VAT returns, as well as tax advisory deliverables across multiple jurisdictions.
- Deliver robust deferred tax calculations and prepare IFRS-aligned tax disclosures for financial reporting.
- Advise on cross-border tax matters, including effects of various transaction, transfer pricing, and international tax developments.
- Strengthen and embed tax controls, ensuring alignment with group governance objectives.
- Support internal tax audits, revenue authority engagements, and litigation processes.
- Contribute to board-level reporting, including risk management disclosures and statutory compliance reviews.
- Perform research of tax related matters affecting the Group for discussion at the Tax Forum.
- Contribute to a technical centre of excellence, leading subject matter research on key jurisdictions or tax types.
- Deliver technical training to internal stakeholders and broader finance teams.
- Lead cross-border tax consultations and engagements with group companies.
- Draft and refine tax policy notes, procedures, and internal guidance to uplift compliance maturity.
- BCom degree with a postgraduate specialisation in Taxation or Accounting (e.g. Honours)
- Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant tax experience,
- Multi-jurisdictional or multi-disciplinary experience an advantage,
- Retail Industry experience would be advantageous.
- Solid understanding of tax compliance and reporting processes, including a working knowledge of applicable tax legislation.
- Keen interest in tax accounting, Ability to build or review deferred tax schedules, analyse temporary differences, and apply tax rates accurately.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access), with advanced Excel skills essential.
- Passionate about tax.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
- Self-starter, highly motivated and able to manage tasks independently.
- Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Positive energy, professionalism, and a solution-driven approach.