11 Cpa jobs in Cape Town

Our client is a dynamic and professional Australian wealth management firm providing comprehensive taxation services to clients across various industries. We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join our team.

1. Provide expert taxation services to clients, ensuring compliance with Australian tax regulations.
2. Perform manual bookkeeping, including debits and credits.
3. Prepare accurate and comprehensive annual financial statements.
4. Prepare income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and companies.
5. Utilize Xero for bookkeeping and accounting tasks.

1. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional services firm providing taxation services.
2. Strong knowledge of manual bookkeeping, including debits and credits.
3. Proven ability to prepare annual financial statements.
4. Expertise in preparing income tax returns.
5. Proficiency in Xero is highly advantageous.
6. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
7. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
8. Availability to work at least 2 hours during Australian business hours (8 AM–6 PM AEST).

Are you a tax professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for compliance? Join a dynamic finance team where your expertise in direct and indirect tax can drive real business value. My client based in Cape Town CBD is hiring a Tax Accountant to manage and optimise their Group's tax compliance, reporting and planning functions. This is a hands-on role with exposure to both local and international tax matters, ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges and continuous learning.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure accurate compliance with direct and indirect tax legislation, including VAT, import VAT and withholding taxes
• Prepare company income tax returns, provisional tax calculations and year-end tax computations
• Maintain monthly tax account reconciliation's and manage the tax asset register
• Conduct tax research and collaborate on tax-related projects with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to Accounting and Tax Forums, including IFRS impact reviews and AFS preparation
• Train internal teams on tax matters relevant to their functions

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce with a strong tax focus
• 2-5 years of tax-specific experience
• Solid understanding of financial accounting and IFRS
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with regulatory bodies; retail sector experience is a bonus
• Detail-driven, proactive, and comfortable working under pressure

What's in it for you:

• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking finance team
• Exposure to international tax and strategic projects
• Opportunity to contribute to group-level forums and initiatives

Ready to bring structure, insight, and impact to a high-performing finance team? Apply now.

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Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Tax Consultant to join our team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of tax laws and regulations in South Africa, as well as experience in providing tax consultation services to clients.

1. Provide tax planning and advisory services to clients
2. Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, businesses, and organizations
3. Conduct tax research to ensure compliance with current tax laws and regulations
4. Identify tax savings opportunities for clients
5. Assist clients with tax audits and other tax-related issues
6. Stay current on changes to tax laws and regulations

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2. Certified Tax Practitioner (CTP) qualification preferred
3. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Tax Consultant
4. Strong knowledge of South African tax laws and regulations
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Strong communication and presentation skills

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about providing tax consultation services to clients, we encourage you to apply for the Tax Consultant position at our client's firms in Cape Town. Join our team and help clients navigate the complexities of tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and maximize tax savings opportunities.

Our client in the retail industry is seeking a Group Tax Accountant to join their team.

The main duties of this role include overall responsibility for Corporation tax matters, particularly for the UK, Germany, and Ireland. Responsibilities also include tax accounting (month-end and year-end, including deferred tax) and general assistance in maintaining Transfer Pricing documentation.

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CTA or equivalent) with sound technical knowledge of tax and accounting.

Experience in corporate tax matters for the UK, Germany, and Ireland.

Strong organization, numeric, and communication skills.

Experience in Oracle Financials is preferable.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Should you not receive communication from us within two weeks of submission, then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. We will store your details on our database for any other suitable positions. Should you not wish us to keep your details for future opportunities, please advise us in writing and your application will be deleted from our records.

Our client in the retail industry is seeking a Group Tax Accountant to join their team.

The main duties of this role include overall responsibility for Corporation tax matters in particular for the UK, Germany, and Ireland, tax accounting (month-end and year-end) including deferred tax, and general assistance in maintaining transfer pricing documentation.

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CTA or equivalent) with sound technical knowledge of tax and accounting.

Experience in corporate tax matters for the UK, Germany, and Ireland.

Strong organisation, numeric, and communication skills.

Experience in Oracle Financials preferable.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Should you not receive communication from us within two weeks of submission, then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.

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A position for a Tax Technical Account exists in the Group Tax Team, Corporate Services based in Santam Head Office, Bellville, Cape Town .

The primary focus of the role is to support the Tax Compliance Manager to manage tax accounting and reporting for the Group. The individual will also be responsible for the preparation of income tax and other taxes due (actual and forecast), prepare income tax and other tax returns for submission to the South African Revenue Service (‘SARS’), respond to various tax queries and to assist in ad-hoc tax projects.

• The role will primarily be responsible for the tax reporting process, including the preparation and review of tax disclosures in the Annual Financial Statements and/or Regulatory Reporting.
• Analyse tax on investments to ensure accuracy and completeness of taxes reported by asset managers.
• Prepare and/or review of consolidated deferred tax and effective tax rate for the Group.
• Prepare and/or review of income tax returns for submission to SARS.
• Assist with monitoring, assessing and advising on the changes to tax legislation and or tax reporting requirements.
• Identify inefficiencies and gaps within the group tax reporting process and provide solutions including automation of processes.
• Assist with responding to business, audit and SARS tax queries.
• Reviews and/or preparation of ad-hoc tax reporting requirements as required from time to time.
• Assist with implementation of new SARS and IFRS requirements impacting tax reporting.
• Assist with ad-hoc tax projects, including inputs regarding Corporate Finance deals.
• Building relationships within Group Tax, Group Reporting, wider business units and stakeholders.
• Building strong relationships with SARS at the Middle Management and Tax Specialists Subject Matter Levels.
• Work independently to proactively identify and investigate potential risks and to research and present potential solutions to the Group Tax Manager for review.
• Provide coaching and guidance to relevant team members.

• CA(SA) or Bcom with Higher diploma/honours in tax with 3 years or more relevant tax compliance and/or tax reporting experience.
• Experience in a short-term insurance environment would be highly beneficial.

• HFM and Oracle experience is highly beneficial.
• Financial Services/Short term Insurance Tax related experience is essential.
• IFRS knowledge particularly related to tax disclosure, tax accounting and group reporting.
• Strong Tax Compliance and/or Tax Reporting experience.

• Taxation and accounting skills.
• Solution oriented and proactive (self-starter).
• People management and relationship building skills.
• Computer literacy (advanced Excel spreadsheet capabilities, working knowledge of financial and general ledger systems).

• Being resilient - Contributing through others.
• Collaborates - Contributing through others.
• Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others.
• Customer focus - Contributing through others.
• Drives results - Contributing through others.

Santam is the leading short-term insurer in South Africa. Along with its subsidiaries, the business transacts all classes of short-term insurance. Santam is a large, diversified, and transforming company and our success is rooted in our passion for our clients. Everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.

Please note this appointment will be made in line with the Divisional Employment Equity targets. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

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About TaxValet

About TaxValet

We're not just a tax company. We're an emotions company. We believe that the work we do is a reflection of our higher purpose in life. And if the work isn't fulfilling and enjoyable, what's the point? At our company, our Core Purpose is to "transform negative emotions into something positive for our clients, partners, and each other". It just so happens that we do that by eliminating the hassle and stress of sales tax. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and want to work towards our Core Purpose, too.

As a fractional sales tax department, TaxValet handles everything for clients, from nexus analysis to permit registrations, filings, audit support, and more. Unlike traditional sales tax software that overpromises and underdelivers, we provide a comprehensive, custom-tailored solution that grows with our clients' businesses. And unlike traditional professional service firms, we offer an all-inclusive solution for a simple, predictable monthly rate with no billable hours.

We're a fast-growing, fully remote, financially stable, and profitable business with an AWESOME team of 60-ish teammates. We're building a world-class fractional sales tax department, and new team members will be part of the reason why.

As a certified B-Corporation, TaxValet is committed to using business as a force for good. This means we consider the impact of our decisions on our team, clients, community, and environment. We're also a "give 1%" organization, dedicating 1% of profit, employee time, and service time to nonprofits.

We are a core-value-driven business. That means we hire, promote, and reward based on alignment with our core values:

• Feel It: We value connecting with the real emotions and experiences of others. We also value respectfully sharing our own real emotions and experiences with others.
• Shape It: We proactively contribute our ideas and talents by speaking up, challenging the status quo, and taking calculated risks to shape our future.
• Own It: We take full responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes. We use both successes and failures as opportunities for growth, openly sharing lessons learned.
• Crush It: We relentlessly pursue exponential impact in our business and life.
• Question It: Be curious. Ask questions. Seek clarity in the pursuit of continuous improvement and excellence. Create a culture of fearless inquiry.
  
  

• 2+ Years of Accounting or Audit Experience: You know the ropes when it comes to accounting or auditing. Your expertise helps keep things running smoothly.
• Multi-Client Master: Juggling multiple clients? You've got it covered. You can manage different priorities like a pro while keeping everything organized and on track.
• Excel/Google Sheets Guru: Whether it's complex formulas, pivot tables, or data analysis, you're a spreadsheet genius who can turn numbers into insights faster than a spreadsheet can load!
• Bonus Points for US Tax Knowledge and / or being a Chartered Accountant: If you've got US tax experience up your sleeve, great! If not, no worries – we'll help you get there.
  
  

• You're detail-oriented and have a sharp eye for detail. You catch the little things that others miss and always deliver top-notch work.
• You're great at analyzing data and uncovering insights that others might overlook.
• You have excellent time management. Deadlines don't scare you! You're a time management pro, always prioritizing outcomes and ensuring everything gets done efficiently and effectively.
• You're a multi-tasking pro! You can easily prioritize and balance competing demands, ensuring everything stays on track.
• You're always a team player at heart, and you never hesitate to share your learnings with your team or apply learnings gained from your collaboration with others.
  
  

• You're always eager to learn new skills and technologies excite you! You're always looking to expand your knowledge and grow professionally.
• You're an effective and comfortable communicator. Whether it's writing, video chats, or phone calls, you communicate with ease and clarity in English. You're comfortable getting your point across in any setting and love collaborating with others.
• You are effective in bringing order and clarity to complex and chaotic situations.
• You are not afraid to challenge the status quo and speak up when something doesn't seem right. You're confident in voicing concerns and advocating for what's best for the team, clients, and TaxValet as a whole.
  
  

• Prepare and submit sales tax filings. You will work with the clients to ensure their sales tax data is accurate and in a format compatible with the tax software, prepare estimated liabilities, and submit sales tax filings on a monthly basis.
• Monitor clients' tax collection variances. On a periodic (typically monthly) basis, you will monitor the variance between tax collected and the calculated liability due, determine any issues and work to resolve said issues with clients when possible.
• Provide assistance to resolve time-critical issues. Many clients come to us with notices from state sales tax authorities regarding assessments, collections, and past due returns. You will work closely with clients to resolve these issues and get their filings current. This often involves working with sales tax authorities to help our clients.
• Assist with special client projects. You will assist with submitting late or amended sales tax returns, managing audits, and updating clients' company information with the states.
• Internal documentation, workflows, and processes. You will be a key player in updating internal documentation for new and/or more efficient filing and account management processes, workflows, and tools used.
• Be the primary point of contact for your clients. Once clients leave the onboarding process, you will be their primary point of contact for all services. You will be responsible for ensuring consistent and adequate communication between the team and the clients regarding any issues, sales tax filings, projects, or requests.
• Learn New Skills. You will continue to learn and advance your understanding of sales tax and related technical skills on an ongoing basis to advance your career and increase the value you bring to the team.
  
  

• Average timeframe for special project completion. On average, complete special projects within 60 days of client sign-off/approval to proceed.
• Average timeframe for past due return project completion. On average, complete all known backfilings within 90 days of client onboarding completion.
• Client tax variance percentage. Have 80% of clients with less than 3% tax collection variance (the difference between the tax collected and the amount due to the state).
• Submitting returns on time. Have 99.9% of monthly filings submitted by state due dates.
• Completion of online education and training. You will complete 3 hours per quarter of Sales Tax Institute Webinars or other educational training.
  
  

• Monthly flat compensation of 40,167 ZAR
• 43 days off per year. This includes 22 holidays per year, plus 21 days of PTO per year. Yes, seriously.
• 3 additional days off per year to volunteer with a non-profit organization of your choice.
• 100% Remote work with core working hours of 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM SAST. Your remaining hours may be completed before or after the core working hours.
• The ability to participate in the company profit sharing program the year after your hire date (pending passing a financial literacy quiz.)
  
  

• Don't just take our word for it—see what our employees have to say:
• For the past 5 years, we've proudly maintained an impressive eNPS score of over 90!
• Plus, our team has consistently awarded us a 4.9-star rating on Glassdoor!
• TaxValet was ranked one of Quartz's top 10 Best Companies for Remote Workers two years in a row (2023 & 2025 - Quartz skipped 2024) and is listed as one of Inc's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies. Come join us and find out why!
• We encourage ongoing training, and learning and development, through munch and learns, coaching, the chance to work on diverse projects, our continuing education reimbursement program, and more!
• We believe in and support growth opportunities. We take pride in promoting from within, and we encourage cross-department moves to explore new areas of the business and broaden your skill set.
• We are proud to have a diverse team of employees where everyone's voice matters. And we mean that! We have regular processes in place for everyone to share their feedback, thoughts and ideas.
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Accounting

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Are you an experienced accountant with expertise in cryptocurrency tax reconciliation using tools like Koinly, Awaken, or CTC? If so, let’s talk!

Our client is a cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital asset-focused tax, accounting, and advisory firm. They’re not your typical accountancy firm. They’re passionate about crypto, live DeFi, and work with some pretty rad people doing rad things. Since their launch, they’ve experienced rapid growth and are now expanding their team to include an experienced accountant to specialize in cryptocurrency tax reconciliation.

They hire people who align with their core values:

• Over-communicate, and then some.

• Be transparent, even when it’s uncomfortable.

• Be a self-starter with a passion for learning.

• Stay curious and adaptable as the crypto space evolves.

• Always act in the best interest of the client.

• Have a sense of humor, please.

• Significant remote work experience.

• Thrive in an asynchronous, autonomous work environment.

• Utilize Koinly, Awaken, CTC, or similar platforms to perform cryptocurrency tax reconciliation for individual and business clients.

• Analyze on-chain transaction data to ensure accuracy and completeness for tax reporting.

• Reconcile discrepancies between wallet records, exchange statements, and blockchain transactions.

• Work with clients to gather necessary transaction data and resolve missing or incomplete records.

• Collaborate with the tax team to prepare reconciled data for use in tax filings and advisory.

• Keep updated on changes in cryptocurrency tax regulations and reporting requirements.

• Generate detailed reports and summaries to communicate reconciliation findings to clients and internal teams.

• 2-4 years of experience in cryptocurrency tax reconciliation or a related accounting role.

• Proficiency with at least two of the following tools: Koinly, Awaken, CTC (or similar crypto tax platforms).

• Strong understanding of cryptocurrency transactions, including staking, liquidity pools, trading, and yield farming.

• Familiarity with blockchain technology, wallet tracking, and on-chain data analysis.

• Experience in managing data discrepancies and ensuring tax compliance in a crypto environment.

• Analytical mindset and attention to detail to ensure reconciliation accuracy.

• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced setting.

• Koinly, Awaken, CTC, or similar crypto tax software.

• Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.).

• Communication tools like Slack or Discord.