Tax Accountant – 8 Month Temp Contract

Recruiter:

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T/A MPC Recruitment Group EC

Job Ref:

2902483137

Date posted:

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, in the oil and gas industry, is seeking a highly skilled tax professional on a 8-month Temp Contract to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, the successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring compliance with complex tax regulations—all within a dynamic, multinational environment.

Location: Cape Town

Job type: 8 Month Temp Contract - On Site

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage corporate tax accounting and compliance across Africa.
Review statutory tax returns, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, WHT, and Stamp Duty.
Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision calculations for US GAAP reporting (FIN48, FAS5).
Review annual tax webforms for US GAAP reporting (TQFAS109).
Support SOX reporting and ensure robust tax control processes.
Partner with local and central finance teams to strengthen tax-related internal controls.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and local statutory tax regulations.
Lead and maintain standardized balance sheet tax account reconciliation
Liaise with external tax service providers as needed.

Requirements

BCom Degree or similar (Tax specialization preferred).
Minimum 5 years of experience in Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance.
Exposure to tax in the African region is essential.
Experience in a multinational group is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxation (Corporate Tax, VAT, WHT, Stamp Duty, etc.).
Ability to interact effectively with finance teams across multiple countries.
Excellent tax accounting and compliance skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Independent, proactive, and highly organized—ready to take initiative

Should meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful

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