Tax & Reporting Accountant

SUMMARY:
 Tax & Reporting Accountant - Cape Town

POSITION INFO:
A well-established South African business offering a dynamic and challenging finance environment, is looking for a tax & reporting accountant who will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with tax legislation, and supporting effective tax planning.

The role provides exposure to strategic financial decision-making, working closely with leadership to enhance reporting processes, manage regulatory requirements, and contribute to the efficiency of the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical expertise and make a tangible impact within a collaborative and high-performing team.

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Duties:

• Prepare monthly general journals, income/deferred tax journals, and subsidiary statutory financial statements.
• Assist with quarterly, half-year, and year-end reporting, including Board reporting.
• Prepare balance sheets, cash flow forecasts, and budgeted cash flow statements.
• Review tax schedules, maintain Wear & Tear register, and prepare provisional tax calculations.
• Prepare tax returns, manage SARS queries, and ensure compliance for VAT, PAYE, and income tax.
• Support ERP automation, process optimisation, and finance-related projects.
• Assist Finance Manager with overall department management and year-end audit deliverables.
• Manage banking administration, maintain profiles, and support regulatory reporting requirements.

• Matric (Garde 12)
• BCom Accounting, BCom Finance, or a related degree; accounting-related qualifications will be advantageous.
• CA(SA) qualification required.

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and reporting processes.
• A minimum of 2 years’ post-articles experience.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in IFRS reporting, group accounts, and consolidations.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in tax compliance, planning, and reporting.
• High proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills, with experience guiding and developing teams.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organise complex financial information accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with the capability to understand and interpret complex finance-related scenarios.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while following instructions effectively.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, adaptable, and flexible in dynamic work environments.