Tax Specialist

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF024152/CV

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

600 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Tax & Finance Specialist to join a globally operating organisation. This role is ideally suited to a technically strong finance professional who enjoys working at the intersection of taxation, accounting, compliance, and commercial decision-making.
We're looking for a highly analytical and intellectually curious individual who enjoys unpacking complex financial matters and turning technical concepts into practical business solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong tax expertise, excellent technical accounting knowledge, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders while providing guidance on local and international financial matters.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: The successful candidate will play a key role in managing tax compliance, providing technical accounting support, and advising on the financial implications of local and international business activities. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will be involved in taxation, statutory reporting, IFRS matters, audits, financial controls, and strategic projects. This role offers significant exposure to cross-border business operations and presents an opportunity to become a trusted advisor within the finance function. Skills & Experience: Manage direct and indirect tax compliance requirements Provide guidance on local and international tax matters Analyse the tax implications of business activities, structures, and transactions Liaise with tax authorities, external advisors, and auditors Review tax legislation developments and identify associated risks and opportunities Prepare and review annual financial statements Manage deferred tax calculations and technical accounting matters Provide guidance on IFRS, foreign exchange, and complex accounting transactions Support statutory and external audit processes Assist with month-end and year-end reporting activities Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives Drive improvements in financial systems, controls, and reporting processes Minimum 5 years' relevant post-articles experience Strong experience in South African and international taxation Advanced technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS Experience preparing annual financial statements and working with external auditors Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel skills and ERP system exposure Ability to interpret legislation and provide practical business recommendations Qualification: CA(SA) or Finance-related degree with a postgraduate tax qualification Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database, and we will connect with you with any other suitable roles or positions.

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