Tax Specialist / Tax Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC025332/BDP

Date posted:

Friday, October 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

650 000

SUMMARY:
Tax Accountant

Ready to take your finance career beyond the ordinary? Join a globally recognised organisation operating across multiple international markets, where you'll gain exposure to complex tax environments, collaborate with diverse teams, and play a key role in driving compliance and financial excellence across Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for a French and English-speaking Tax Accountant who is looking to accelerate their career within a dynamic, fast-paced, and truly international environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Ensure timely and accurate tax compliance across multiple African countries, including VAT, withholding tax, and corporate income tax submissions. Prepare tax calculations, supporting schedules, and documentation for filings, payments, and audits. Perform monthly reconciliations of tax-related balance sheet and control accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies. Partner with finance teams, shared services, and external advisors to maintain compliance and implement tax-related process improvements. Support tax audits, statutory compliance requirements, transfer pricing initiatives, and month-end reporting activities. Job Experience and Skills Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field. 3-5 years' experience in tax accounting, compliance, or finance roles with strong tax exposure. Fluent in both French and English, with the ability to communicate confidently across international teams. Strong understanding of VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and tax accounting principles. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems such as SAP. Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: \/> If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Bianca du Preez Recruitment Consultant in CA(SA) and General Finance

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