Tax & Reporting Accountant

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB003003/JK

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

750000

SUMMARY:
On the hunt for a Tax & Reporting Accountant in CPT!

POSITION INFO:

A well-established, JSE-listed group operating in a complex, multi-entity environment is looking for a Tax & Reporting Accountant to join its finance team in Cape Town. The business operates across large-scale production, processing, and international distribution channels, with significant regulatory, tax, and reporting complexity typical of a diversified, export-oriented organisation.
This role sits at the intersection of technical IFRS reporting, tax compliance, and finance optimisation. It is suited to a CA(SA) who wants exposure beyond routine reporting - someone who enjoys digging into tax structures, improving ERP-driven processes, and contributing to group-level financial integrity in a business where finance plays a central operational and strategic role.
For information on the role, reach out to:

Duties:

IFRS Reporting

Preparation of monthly general journals
Preparation of current and deferred tax journals
Support quarterly, half-year, and year-end reporting cycles, including Board reporting
Compilation of subsidiary statutory annual financial statements

Budgets & Forecasts

Preparation of balance sheet components for budgets and forecasts
Preparation of budgeted and forecast cash flow statements

Tax Reporting & Administration

Maintain accuracy and completeness of the Wear & Tear register
Review tax schedules and supporting calculations
Prepare provisional tax calculations for South African entities
Draft responses to SARS tax queries
Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts
Maintain group tax opinions and supporting documentation
Manage and maintain SARS e-Filing profiles
Prepare income tax returns for South African entities
Maintain oversight of overall tax compliance across the group (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax)

General Finance & Projects

Prepare quarterly and annual SARB reporting
Act as ERP champion within finance, driving automation and optimisation
Participate in finance-related projects and process improvements
Support the Finance Manager in the overall management of the finance function
Assist with financial year-end processes, including the external audit
Oversee banking administration and profile maintenance

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

Minimum

Matric (Grade 12)
CA(SA) qualification

Advantageous

Strong academic grounding in IFRS and taxation
Exposure to multi-entity or group reporting environments

Experience:

Minimum 2+ years’ post-qualification experience in a technical finance role
Experience in IFRS reporting and financial statement preparation
Practical exposure to corporate tax calculations and compliance
Experience working in a group structure or complex operational environment advantageous
ERP system exposure in a finance optimisation or super-user capacity beneficial

Skills & Competencies:

Technical

Strong IFRS knowledge and application
Solid understanding of South African corporate tax
Group reporting and consolidation knowledge
Advanced MS Excel capability
Strong systems aptitude, particularly ERP environments

Behavioural

Collaborative team player who works well across functions
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking ability
Good decision-making capability
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Well-developed planning and organisational skills
Self-motivated with drive and energy
Adaptable and comfortable in a changing operational environment
Solutions-oriented with a proactive mindset

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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