1569 Accounting jobs in Sandton

Job Description

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Tax Manager in Johannesburg at an established firm. Client is looking for someone who has experience managing / supervising juniors. Must be able to manage provisional tax returns, tax compliance services, review income tax submissions and provide tax opinions. The role offers broader scope, these are just some of the areas.

We require a candidate with :

• Com Honours Taxation or Higher Diploma in Taxation
• 3 – 6 years post qualification corporate tax experience in a managerial position

Company and Role Description :

This isnt your average 9-to-5. Join a forward-thinking property group where youll be the tax guru for multiple companies and trusts. Youll own the tax compliance game, make sure those financial statements shine, and keep everything running smoother than a perfectly balanced spreadsheet.

Job Description :

• Take charge of all tax compliance from provisional tax to deferred tax, across the group
• Manage SARS audits and queries like a pro (no sweat!)
• Prepare and review annual financial statements for the group and trusts
• Keep tax schedules up to date and help minimize tax exposure within the rules
• Provide accurate reports to the CEO, CFO, banks basically, anyone who needs them
• Help with monthly balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger quality checks
• Pitch in on ad hoc projects and anything else the CFO throws your way

Qualifications and Experience Required :

If youre ready to own this role and make tax your playground, apply now!

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Join one of the world’s leading diversified natural resource companies as a Payroll Operations Partner. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of global payroll processes especially with UK payroll expertise and contribute to operational excellence within a high-performing international environment.

As a key member of the team, you will ensure the seamless delivery of payroll services across multiple regions, drive compliance, and support the transformation of payroll systems and processes.

As the Payroll Operations Partner, you will be responsible for the following :

• Collaborate with internal HR and Finance teams, as well as external payroll vendors, to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery
• Manage and oversee UK payroll operations , ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations and UK-specific statutory requirements
• Stay current with local and international payroll legislation to ensure end-to-end compliance
• Ensure data accuracy within payroll systems and lead payroll audits and reconciliations
• Generate and present reports and insights to support HR and Finance decision-making
• Support payroll transitions, system integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll matters
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, data privacy, and regulatory compliance

Requirements :

Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience, ideally within a multinational corporation

Hands-on experience with UK payroll and in-depth understanding of UK tax and labor laws

Proficiency with payroll platforms such as SAP, Workday, ADP, or similar systems

Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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This is an integral role within the global Finance team supporting the business across Africa. This role will be eyes and ears of the management on all financial matters related to technology interconnectivity.

This is a multifaceted role where it requires greater attention to details, strong financial analytical and presentation skills, financial risk management, Oracle reporting, strong business acumen, control governance together with experience in overall Finance operations to review and setup finance policies and procedures as per the Industry best practice. A CA(SA) or similar is required with relevant experience. You will be based in Johannesburg.

• Lead the preparation of monthly group consolidations, including intercompany eliminations and equity-accounted investments
• Draft consolidated annual financial statements (AFS) in accordance with IFRS and group standards
• Own the integrity and governance of the group chart of accounts and financial statement mapping
  
  

• Maintain and enforce group accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across BUs
• Provide technical guidance and write position papers for complex transactions (e.g. fair value, revenue recognition, financial instruments, IFRS 9)
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on the group
  
  

• Own the technical deliverables for external audits, including coordination of documentation across business units
• Partner with the Senior FM and BU FMs to ensure timely audit completion and clean audit outcomes
• Review reconciliations and journals with a focus on technical correctness and compliance
  
  

• Identify and drive improvements in consolidation, reporting, and control processes (with a focus on automation and scalability)
• Support projects involving new products, funds, or entities to ensure appropriate accounting setup
  
  

• Partner with BU Financial Managers to resolve accounting issues and review submissions
• Provide technical support for budgeting, forecasting, and capital management processes (as needed)
• Assist the CFO in preparing technical commentary for board or regulatory reporting
  
  

• BCom Honours or equivalent; CA(SA) strongly preferred
• 5-7 years post-articles experience, with strong exposure to IFRS
• Prior experience with consolidated group reporting
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in cloud-based finance systems advantageous
• Exposure to financial services, investment management, or fund structures preferred
  
  

• Technically strong and highly accurate.
• Able to work independently, yet collaborates well across functions.
• Confident communicator - able to translate accounting into clear explanations.
• Proactive, process-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working under pressure during reporting cycles

Job Title: Accounts Coordinator / Traffic Manager (with Project Management Skills)

Location: Sandown, Sandton
Work Environment: onsite
Seniority Level: Intermediate

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Coordinator / Traffic Manager to join our dynamic team in Sandown, Sandton. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to coordinating multiple projects and stakeholders. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing day-to-day communications and fostering strong relationships.
• Coordinate and schedule projects across teams, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and deadlines are met.
• Monitor project progress, track deliverables, and address potential bottlenecks proactively.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., creative, marketing, finance) to ensure alignment on priorities and expectations.
• Maintain and update project timelines, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of progress and any changes.
• Manage client accounts, including budget tracking, invoicing, and reporting on account performance.
• Work closely with leadership to streamline workflows and optimise operational efficiency.
• Provide regular status updates to clients and internal teams, ensuring transparency and clear communication.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in account coordination, project management, or traffic management.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, You Can Do Work That Matters, Grow, And Learn, Care For Yourself And Family, Be Your True Self And Live a Full Life. You Will Have Access To

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
  
  

• Represent Abbott Finance at the highest level—internally and externally.
• Ensure the integrity of financial records and compliance with all statutory and tax regulations.
• Lead financial reporting under US GAAP and local standards.
• Provide strategic financial counsel to divisional leaders and corporate functions.
• Oversee payroll, statutory reporting, and tax compliance across South Africa and Kenya.
• Act as the Senior Accounting Officer and primary liaison with SARS.
• Drive cross-divisional projects and lead change initiatives across the affiliate.
• Ensure robust corporate governance and lead Board-level financial responsibilities.
  
  

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or accounting.
• MUST be Qualified Chartered Accountant with 8-10 years + years in senior finance leadership.
  
  

• Deep expertise in US GAAP, local GAAP, corporate tax, and VAT.
• Proven experience in multinational, multi-functional environments.
• Entity Reporting experience in a multi-national multi-functional business environment.
• Strong communication skills—able to translate complex financial concepts for all audiences.
• A proactive, strategic mindset with a passion for excellence and compliance.
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Accounting

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About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We are seeking anAffiliate Finance Director – South Africa & Kenya

This position works out of our Roodepoort Offices,

In this role, you'll shape financial strategy, ensure compliance, and drive business performance across multiple divisions. You'll be the go-to expert for financial governance, tax, treasury, and accounting, while also acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

What You’ll Do:

• Represent Abbott Finance at the highest level—internally and externally.
• Ensure the integrity of financial records and compliance with all statutory and tax regulations.
• Lead financial reporting under US GAAP and local standards.
• Provide strategic financial counsel to divisional leaders and corporate functions.
• Oversee payroll, statutory reporting, and tax compliance across South Africa and Kenya.
• Act as theSenior Accounting Officer and primary liaison with SARS.
• Drive cross-divisional projects and lead change initiatives across the affiliate.
• Ensure robust corporate governance and lead Board-level financial responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or accounting.
• MUST be Qualified Chartered Accountant with8-10 years + years in senior finance leadership .

Preference experience:

• Deep expertise in US GAAP, local GAAP, corporate tax, and VAT.
• Proven experience in multinational, multi-functional environments.
• Entity Reporting experience in a multi-national multi-functional business environment.
• Strong communication skills—able to translate complex financial concepts for all audiences.
• A proactive, strategic mindset with a passion for excellence and compliance.

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As the Manager Tax, you will play a pivotal role in leading our local tax team and ensuring the successful delivery of tax advisory, compliance, business partnering, and policy support to local businesses. You will do so with a global perspective, focusing on aligning the Group's tax profile with its global footprint, including the implementation of global Group tax priorities and initiatives.

You will build, maintain, and enhance relationships with key internal and external stakeholders through collaborative ways of working. Additionally, you will work closely with members of the Group Tax team to ensure that the local perspective is fully considered in any global tax initiative or requirements.

The Manager Tax also holds express accountability for ensuring that the Tax Governance Framework is fully implemented and embedded across all aspects of local tax work, thereby effectively managing tax risk.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership

• Lead the execution of Group Tax KPIs and global tax initiatives locally, ensuring alignment with the Group's international tax strategy and business objectives.
• Champion the implementation of the Tax Governance Framework to proactively manage tax risks and safeguard value across the business.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture that supports professional growth and connects tax strategy with broader business outcomes.

Business Partnering

• Embed Group Tax within the local business by influencing decision-making forums and ensuring tax is considered early in strategic planning and major transactions.
• Lead the provision of proactive, high-quality tax advice aligned with the Group's Tax Strategy and Governance Framework to create sustainable value.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including tax authorities, to support cooperative compliance and enhance the Group's reputation.

Governance & Risk Management

• Oversee the implementation of the Tax Strategy and Governance Framework, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of tax risks across all local operations.
• Provide high-quality, commercially aligned tax advice on business transactions, audits, and policy matters, ensuring compliance and value protection.
• Set direction for managing the tax aspects of reporting, including statutory reporting.
• Set direction for managing the tax compliance for the country / region, including developing and maintaining relationships with tax authorities.
• Monitor legislative changes and global tax developments, advising the business on implications and ensuring timely adaptation of policies and procedures.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the tax function's budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Deliver value through efficient use of external advisors, ensuring cost-effectiveness and strategic alignment.
• Proactively seek and implement opportunities for improved cost management within the tax function.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or relevant legal / accounting qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Tax would be advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of international tax principles, transfer pricing, tax risk, and governance.

Experience :

• Minimum 8 - 10 years' experience in a similar role.
• Prior experience in mining would be advantageous.
• Experience with tax accounting and reporting.
• Expert-level understanding of tax law, compliance, and advisory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a team.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach.

Additional Information

The post is dependent on the successful completion of the company's pre-employment protocol such as qualification verification, relevant psychometric assessments, and a clear security clearance.

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers, and the world around us.

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Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

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Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Closing Date : 15 July 2025

Tax Manager • Johannesburg, South Africa