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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.
  
  

• Member of a professional accounting body, or equivalent professional qualification
• 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
• Previous experience with Netsuite and OneStream would be desirable
• Strong technical knowledge and experience of practical application of regulatory requirements and tax principles
• Experience of working with an offshore transaction processing team
• Ability to collaborate and establish relationships across the business (at all levels)
• Attention to detail and an inquisitive nature
• 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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A well-established accounting firm on the Garden Route is seeking a skilled Tax Accountant to join their professional team. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong technical tax knowledge and hands-on experience in managing individual tax portfolios. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring tax compliance, providing expert tax advice, and maintaining high-quality client relationships

Job Description

A well-established accounting firm on the Garden Route is seeking a skilled Tax Accountant to join their professional team. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong technical tax knowledge and hands-on experience in managing individual tax portfolios. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring tax compliance, providing expert tax advice, and maintaining high-quality client relationships

• Prepare, calculate, and submit personal income tax returns accurately and efficiently, addressing and resolving any related client or SARS queries.
• Handle SARS verifications for individual taxpayers, including documentation submission and follow-ups.
• Prepare and submit requests for various tax directives (e.g., retirement, severance, lump-sum, etc.).
• Engage directly with SARS to manage client matters, respond to tax queries, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Maintain up-to-date and well-organized tax records and client documentation for audit readiness and internal compliance.
• Conduct thorough tax research, staying abreast of changes in South African tax laws, SARS regulations, and industry best practices.
• Submit applications for AIT (Approval for International Transfers) and assist with non-residency applications on behalf of clients.
• Support the directors and accounting team by providing assistance with ad hoc tax matters and strategic tax planning queries.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant tax experience , specifically in individual income tax.
• Comprehensive understanding and practical knowledge of South African tax legislation , SARS procedures, and tax compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in preparing and submitting various SARS tax documentation and navigating the eFiling system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented and accurate approach to work.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with clients and SARS officials effectively.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of clients independently while delivering high levels of service and maintaining strong client relationships

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.

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).

• 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

Main purpose of the role:

To maintain the integrity of the tax accounting function for the group in accordance with sound tax accounting principles, company policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, BCom (advantageous with hdip/honours in the field of taxation) or BAcc taxation preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant tax experience.
• SAP ECC/ SAP 4 Hana, e-filing, easy file, advanced excel experience required.
• Working in a corporate environment experience advantageous.
• Mandatory in office work 5 days a week (8am -5pm) in the Cape Town office.

Key responsibilities:

(The primary tasks, functions, and deliverables of the role)

• Oversee tax accounting administration through maintaining e-filing database, tax database, SARS correspondence register, and valid tax clearance certificates; Ensure all returns (VAT201, EMP201, ITR14, IRP6, DTR, STT and EM501) filed timeously and payments are made on time;
• Ensure tax compliance for all entities and resolving non-compliance within 24 hours;
• Assist with the maintenance and reporting on the Media24 Tax Group Policy and the Tax control framework;
• Compile third party appointment compliance review and reporting;
• Prepare monthly VAT for review including vat reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of income tax returns and related schedules;
• Reconciliation of all returns on an annual/monthly basis.
• Assist with maintenance and monitoring of freelancer compliance;
• Assist with yearend and CbC annual reporting;
• Provide training and support on tax updates and transactions to relevant stakeholders;
• Liaise with and assist internal and external auditors as and when needed.
• Assist with the preparation of SARS related communications;
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks as required by tax manager;

Skills and competencies :

(The abilities that the individual needs to perform this role effectively)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Well-rounded project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Deadline driven with a pragmatic approach to systems and processes. Initiative and resourceful.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

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).

Location: Johannesburg

Job specification:

• Prepare / Review tax computations.
• Coordinate internally to ensure timely filing of quarterly and annual tax returns for all clients.
• Monitor status of client tax compliance by reviewing the tax reports and producing KPIs.
• Assist with regular internal training sessions/tax updates sessions.
• Provide technical support on tax matters to client service units based on established procedures.
• Assist in preparation of tax technical papers and new tax procedures.
• Review queries received for all clients centrally and provide guidance to client service units on required course of action.
• Liaise with clients in respect of SARS queries, and review/amend reply to letters and supporting documents.
• Liaise with SARS in respect of client tax matters and attend meetings with SARS officers on behalf of clients.
• Assist in drafting and submitting application for tax rulings.
• Conduct applied research on domestic and international tax issues.
• Review changes in tax laws, analyze implications and arrange for implementation of same.
• Any other duty that may be communicated to you by your Manager and Directors.

Skills Required:

• Recently qualified CA (SA) or a candidate with SAICA articles with audit training experience or a SAIPA candidate with an interest in international tax and research.
• A registered Tax Practitioner.
• Candidate must have had exposure to taxation during their articles training.
• Attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
• Organised and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Has a proactive mindset and can work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• A natural problem solver and pragmatic approach in dealing with technical or operational issues.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint usage.

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Job Title: Tax Accountant (Tax Practitioner)
L ocation : Johannesburg

Job specification

• Prepare / Review tax computations.
• Coordinate internally to ensure timely filing of quarterly and annual tax returns for all clients.
• Monitor status of client tax compliance by reviewing the tax reports and producing KPIs.
• Assist with regular internal training sessions/tax updates sessions.
• Provide technical support on tax matters to client service units based on established procedures.
• Assist in preparation of tax technical papers and new tax procedures.
• Review queries received for all clients centrally and provide guidance to client service units on required course of action.
• Liaise with clients in respect of SARS queries, and review/amend reply to letters and supporting documents.
• Liaise with SARS in respect of client tax matters and attend meetings with SARS officers on behalf of clients.
• Assist in drafting and submitting application for tax rulings.
• Conduct applied research on domestic and international tax issues.
• Review changes in tax laws, analyse implications and arrange for implementation of same.
• Any other duty that may be communicated to you by your Manager and Directors.

• Recently qualified CA (SA) or a candidate with SAICA articles with audit training experience or a SAIPA candidate with an interest in international tax and research.
• A registered Tax Practitioner.
• Candidate must have had exposure to taxation during their articles training.
• Attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
• Organised and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Has a proactive mindset and can work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• A natural problem solver and pragmatic approach in dealing with technical or operational issues.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint usage.