Tax and Finance Specialist (CA/SA)

Reference: 11368 MLR
Consultant: Michelle le Roux

Job Description:

  • Manage local and international direct and indirect tax compliance.
  • Oversee corporate income tax, VAT, payroll taxes and foreign tax obligations.
  • Coordinate annual Research and Development tax incentive claims.
  • Provide guidance on tax legislation, treaties, transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.
  • Liaise with tax authorities and external advisors on queries, audits and technical matters.
  • Prepare and review annual financial statements, deferred tax calculations and IFRS accounting treatments.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and foreign exchange matters.
  • Support external audits, month-end and year-end reporting and financial controls.
  • Provide financial and tax input into budgeting, forecasting and strategic decisions.
  • Identify improvements to financial systems, processes, controls and reporting.

Qualifications:

  • CA(SA) or Financial Graduate with a postgraduate tax qualification.
  • 5+ years’ relevant post-articles experience in accounting, taxation and financial management.
  • Strong South African and international tax experience.
  • Knowledge of corporate income tax, VAT and cross-border tax matters.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, foreign exchange and deferred tax.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing annual financial statements.
  • Experience working with external auditors.
  • Ability to research complex tax and accounting matters and provide practical recommendations.
  • Proficient in Sage or similar ERP systems.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Analytical, detail-oriented and commercially minded with strong professional judgement.

How to Apply:

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.