Tax Accountant (Temp)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC023712/CL

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

35 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Ready to step into a high-impact tax role where your expertise actually matters? This temporary Tax Accountant role gives you real exposure across multiple African jurisdictions, serious technical complexity, and the chance to work closely with international teams. You’ll be working in a truly global environment with big-picture responsibilities, a fast pace, and zero boredom. If you enjoy solving tax problems, managing deadlines, and being the calm brain in the middle of chaos, this one’s for you.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Managing corporate tax accounting and compliance across multiple African countries
Reviewing statutory tax returns, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and stamp duty
Overseeing quarterly and annual tax provision calculations for reporting purposes
Supporting internal control and SOX reporting processes and ensuring strong tax governance
Liaising with internal finance teams and external tax service providers to resolve tax matters

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Minimum BCom Degree or equivalent (Tax specialisation beneficial)
At least 5 years’ experience in tax accounting and tax compliance
Experience working with tax across the African region
Experience within a multinational group
Completed articles and/or CA qualification will be considered favourably
Strong technical knowledge of direct and indirect taxes
Solid experience with corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, and related areas
Ability to work across multiple countries and engage with diverse finance teams
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
Independent, organised, and proactive - you get things done without being chased
Must have proven experience in African tax
Comfortable working in a complex multinational environment

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Indirect Tax / VAT Manager
International Tax Specialist
Tax Director
Head of Tax
Tax Advisor / Senior Tax Advisor
Tax Principal

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