Tax Accountant FTC

Pretoria - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tax Accountant to join a dynamic Finance team for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Pretoria.

This role is critical for ensuring tax compliance across a multinational group specifically focusing on addressing backlogs and managing tax risks.

The primary objective of this position is to maintain up-to-date tax compliance for various multinational entities. You will be responsible for catching up on a backlog of income tax returns and transfer pricing compliance while managing ongoing tax risk activities.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Backlog

Submit or amend historical income tax returns across six jurisdictions.

Audit & Dispute Management

Resolve tax authority queries and audits and manage Voluntary Disclosures.

Tax Projects

Pursue tax refunds roll out Transfer Pricing documentation and obtain Withholding Tax (WHT) Double Tax Agreement rate approvals.

Consultant Oversight

Manage and be accountable for in-country tax consultants who support compliance activities.

Tax Accounting

Calculate income tax and deferred tax for accruals and provisional taxes ensuring the accuracy of tax accounts in the trial balance.

Reporting

Maintain group tracking schedules and provide real-time status reporting to stakeholders using tools like Jira.

General

Assist the wider finance team e.g. review/improve recons
Keep abreast of tax regulatory developments in all relevant countries
Consult on tax impact of proposed changes

Requirements

BComm degree is required a Post Graduate qualification in Tax is highly preferred
Registration with SAIT SAIPA ACCA SAIBA AGA(SA) or CA(SA)
Completed articles preferably within a tax practice
Post-articles experience in tax within a multinational group or a specialized accounting/tax practice.
Proven experience with large business tax returns in a multinational environment.
Advanced MS Excel skills and a deep understanding of cross-border tax principles.
Ability to work under your own initiative without constant guidance.
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced scaling environment under sustained pressure.
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Required Skills:

Tax Compliance Transfer Pricing Tax Accounting Dispute Resolution Multinational Tax Project Management Audit Management Cross-border Tax Advanced Excel Financial Reporting Accuracy Stakeholder Management Independent Work Voluntary Disclosures Numerical Skills Problem-solving Time Management Analytical Skills Adaptability Resilience

Required Education:

BComm Post Graduate in TaxSAIT SAIPA ACCA SAIBA AGA(SA) CA(SA) or equivalent

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tax Accountant to join a dynamic Finance team for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Pretoria. This role is critical for ensuring tax compliance across a multinational group specifically focusing on addressing backlogs and managing tax risks.The pri...