Tax Accountant

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

PE006406/ET

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Are you a highly skilled tax professional looking to make an impact in a global organization? Our client, a leading multinational within the oil and gas services industry, is seeking a Temporary Tax Accountant to join their Finance team in Cape Town for a 6 month contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across multiple African jurisdictions, collaborate with international teams, and ensure compliance with complex tax regulations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO:

Why Join Our Client?

As part of a global tax function, you’ll play a critical role in managing tax compliance and tax accounting across Africa. You’ll gain exposure to diverse markets, partner with global experts, and contribute to a business committed to innovation, excellence, and strong governance.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Manage corporate tax accounting and compliance across Africa.
Review statutory tax returns, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, 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 effective 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 processes.
Liaise with external tax service providers where required.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

BCom Degree or similar (Tax specialization preferred).

Experience

Qualified Chartered Accountants with completed articles will be considered.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance.
Essential exposure to tax within the African region.
Experience within a multinational group is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

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

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to work for a global leader in the oil and gas services industry.
Exposure to complex and diverse tax environments across Africa.
Professional growth within a multinational, innovative organization.
A collaborative culture where your tax expertise makes a real impact.

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