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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).

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SUMMARY:

Umhlanga – A prestigious and dynamic Insurance Brokerage is seeking a highly skilled Professional Tax Accountant to become a key member of its rapidly expanding Tax Division.

Tax Accountant

Recruiter:

Fouche & Co Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN000461/JC

Date posted:

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Location:

Umhlanga, South Africa

Salary:

2000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Umhlanga – A prestigious and dynamic Insurance Brokerage is seeking a highly skilled Professional Tax Accountant to become a key member of its rapidly expanding Tax Division.

As an independent financial brokerage, our client delivers a comprehensive suite of financial services, including Risk Management, Investment Advisory, and Estate Planning, to a discerning professional clientele. Renowned for their commitment to excellence, they are celebrated for delivering client service that consistently exceeds industry standards.

POSITION INFO:

As a Professional Tax Accountant, you will provide full accounting service offerings to the company's clients.

The ideal candidate will be meticulous, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy multitasking, and have excellent interpersonal and client-relational skills, this role is for you!

Responsibilities :

• Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
• Produce monthly management reports
• Full accounting function to trial balance
• Drafting of annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors on CaseWare
• Provide advice on all tax and accounting matters
• Must have experience on e-filing (SARS)
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and companies, VAT returns for sole proprietors, and trusts
• Prepare VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies and trusts
• Competent to attend to all SARS correspondence
• Filing of notices of objections and suspension of debt on e-filing
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner
• Must be willing to travel to clients
• Responsible for keeping up to date with Tax laws and Regulations
• Optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities for clients
• Tax planning
• Compliance support
• Advisory services
  
  

• Accounting degree or Higher Diploma
• Completed articles (Advantageous)
• Affiliations to SAIPA, ACC, CIMA (Advantageous)
• Pastel experience and knowledge
• Fluent knowledge of CaseWare and Pastel is imperative
• 2 - 5 years' experience in an accounting environment
• Own Vehicle and a Valid driver's license
  
  

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Advertising Services

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Worldpanel provides brands and retailers with a unique, 360-degree understanding of consumer behaviour across the globe. We are shopper-centric, continuously monitoring the purchase and usage behaviour through the largest omnipanel in the world. With unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology and expert analysts, we partner with brands and retailers of all sizes, empowering them to reimagine what's possible, and change the landscape to create a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive world.

Job Details

The EMEA / UK&I Tax Accountant will be a key member of Numerator International finance team, reporting to the Numerator International EMEA / UK&I Regional Controller in the Control & Accounting function, but with key collaborators in the Tax team - particularly the Numerator International Global Tax Director.

Numerator , a data and tech company serving the North American market research space, has combined with Worldpanel , to create a new global consumer data company. This new company forms a powerhouse of technology enabled consumer insights from nearly five billion consumers worldwide, driving innovation and strategic solutions for thousands of customers.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local and regional tax regulations, handling relationships with local tax advisors, and collaborating closely with external auditors and regulatory bodies.

What's In It For You

• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Option of hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance & Income Protection
  
  

• Coordinate and handle the work of the outsourced tax compliance provider, including preparation of documentation for tax returns, statutory accounts, sales and use tax compliance, and other tax compliance matters.
• Be responsible for inputs into the tax compliance process from the remote controlling teams.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of tax liability and expense accounts, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Review billings, expenses and assets to guarantee detailed tax assessment.
• Maintain and update tax calendars to meticulously track all filing requirements.
• Be responsible for the completion of tax registrations, business licenses, and miscellaneous tax filings.
• Conduct comprehensive research on tax issues and stay updated on law changes, providing guidance to the team.
• Support internal and external audits, including ensuring timely clearance of auditor findings and management recommendations.
• Serve as a liaison between the tax department and other corporate accounting functions. Drive input to special projects as the need arises.
  
  

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• Proven experience in accounting and tax, with significant exposure to tax compliance and management.
• Good knowledge of local GAAP
• Understanding of US GAAP would be desirable
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• Comfortable handling key relationships with external finance parties and service providers
• An ability to work simultaneously and effectively to progress several different tasks whilst to working to tight deadlines, including an ability to effectively prioritise
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Market Research

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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 firm 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.

Introduction

A well-established Accounting firm based in Pretoria East is looking for a Tax Accountant with post-articles tax and accounting experience, including individual and corporate tax. Proven ability to liaise with SARS and manage audits.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements:

• Education: Membership with CIMA or SAIPA, or SAIT.
• Completed articles at an accredited accounting or auditing firm.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years post-articles tax and accounting experience, including individual and corporate tax. Proven ability to liaise with SARS and manage audits.

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of South African tax legislation (Income Tax Act, VAT, PAYE, Customs & Excise).
• Skilled in preparing and submitting tax returns (individual, corporate, provisional, VAT, PAYE, EMP501, IT3t’s).
• Strong accounting knowledge, including financial statement interpretation and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of SARS e-filing.

Software Skills:

• Skilled in accounting systems (Pastel, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks).
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel)

Competencies:

• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Package & Remuneration

R18,000 – R30,000 CTC pm. (Depending on qualifications and experience.)

Interested?

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks, if you do not hear from us by then your application for this position was unsuccessful, but you have been added to our database for future vacancies.

• Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
• Produce monthly management reports
• Full accounting function to trial balance
• Drafting of annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors on CaseWare
• Provide advice on all tax and accounting matters
• Must have experience on e-filing (SARS)
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and companies, VAT returns for sole proprietors, and trusts
• Prepare VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies and trusts
• Competent to attend to all SARS correspondence
• Filing of notices of objections and suspension of debt on e-filing
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner
• Must be willing to travel to clients
• Responsible for keeping up to date with Tax laws and Regulations
• Optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities for clients
• Tax planning
• Compliance support
• Advisory services

• Accounting degree or Higher Diploma
• Completed articles (Advantageous)
• Affiliations to SAIPA, ACC, CIMA (Advantageous)
• Pastel experience and knowledge
• Fluent knowledge of CaseWare and Pastel is imperative
• 2 - 5 years' experience in an accounting environment
• Own Vehicle and a Valid driver's license

• Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
• Produce monthly management reports
• Full accounting function to trial balance
• Drafting of annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors on CaseWare
• Provide advice on all tax and accounting matters
• Must have experience on e-filing (SARS)
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and companies, VAT returns for sole proprietors, and trusts
• Prepare VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies and trusts
• Competent to attend to all SARS correspondence
• Filing of notices of objections and suspension of debt on e-filing
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner
• Must be willing to travel to clients
• Responsible for keeping up to date with Tax laws and Regulations
• Optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities for clients
• Tax planning
• Compliance support
• Advisory services

• Accounting degree or Higher Diploma
• Completed articles
• Affiliations to SAIPA, ACC, CIMA
• Pastel experience and knowledge
• Fluent knowledge of CaseWare and Pastel is imperative
• 2 - 5 years' experience in an accounting environment
• Own Vehicle and Valid driver's license

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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