Tax Accountant

Recruiter:

Fouche & Co Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN000461/JC

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Location:

Umhlanga, South Africa

Salary:

20000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Umhlanga – A prestigious and dynamic Insurance Brokerage is seeking a highly skilled Professional Tax Accountant to become a key member of its rapidly expanding Tax Division.

As an independent financial brokerage, our client delivers a comprehensive suite of financial services, including Risk Management, Investment Advisory, and Estate Planning, to a discerning professional clientele. Renowned for their commitment to excellence, they are celebrated for delivering client service that consistently exceeds industry standards.

POSITION INFO:
As a Professional Tax Accountant, you will provide full accounting service offerings to the company's clients.
The ideal candidate will be meticulous, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy multitasking, and have excellent interpersonal and client-relational skills, this role is for you!

Responsibilities:

Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
Produce monthly management reports
Full accounting function to trial balance
Drafting of annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors on CaseWare
Provide advice on all tax and accounting matters
Must have experience on e-filing (SARS)
Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and companies, VAT returns for sole proprietors, and trusts
Prepare VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies and trusts
Competent to attend to all SARS correspondence
Filing of notices of objections and suspension of debt on e-filing
Conduct themselves in a professional manner
Must be willing to travel to clients
Responsible for keeping up to date with Tax laws and Regulations
Optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities for clients
Tax planning
Compliance support
Advisory services

Minimum Requirements:

Accounting degree or Higher Diploma
Completed articles (Advantageous)
Affiliations to SAIPA, ACC, CIMA (Advantageous)
Pastel experience and knowledge
Fluent knowledge of CaseWare and Pastel is imperative
2 - 5 years' experience in an accounting environment
Own Vehicle and a Valid driver's license

Remuneration:
R20 000 - R35 000 monthly

Working hours:
Monday - Friday 08H00 - 16H30

**Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

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