Group Tax Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR006806/IZ

Date posted:

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

750000 Annually

SUMMARY:
This company, a powerhouse in the services industry, is on the lookout for a Group Tax Accountant who’s ready to do more than just tick boxes and chase deadlines. If you speak fluent tax, love a bit of strategy with your spreadsheets, and want a role that gives you real influence, then keep reading.

POSITION INFO:
What You’ll Actually Be Doing:

Preparing and filing income tax, VAT, PAYE, and ETI returns for multiple group entities
Designing smart tax strategies to optimise assessed losses and reduce liabilities
Ensuring that we’re squeaky clean when it comes to tax laws and compliance
Managing tax audits and engaging with external Auditors and authorities without flinching
Interpreting financial data to surface tax implications that actually matter
Keeping our tax records neat, tidy, and ready for any surprise inspections
Advising internal teams on tax questions that make everyone else’s eyes glaze over—but not yours

What You’ll Need to Bring (Besides A Good Sense Of Humour And A Calculator):

Honours Degree in Taxation
Registered Tax Practitioner (SAIT)
2–5 years post-SAIT-articles experience
A solid grasp of South African tax legislation (you probably read it for fun)
Strong Excel skills and confidence with SAP and tax platforms

Let’s Talk:
Apply now or check out more roles at If you don’t hear from us within two weeks, it’s a no for now — but we’ll keep your profile in the loop for future roles.

For more info, reach out to:
Izane Jooste

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