27 Tax Analyst jobs in South Africa
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Our Company:
At we are passionate about our people, our technology, and are obsessed with customer success. Working together enables us to grow rapidly, win, and serve the largest brands in the world. We use cutting edge technology to solve real-world problems for our clients and continue to pull ahead of the pack as the leading SaaS platform for businesses to automate their partnerships and grow their revenue like never before. We have an entrepreneurial spirit and a culture where ambition and curiosity is rewarded. If you are looking to join a team where your opinion is valued, your contributions are noticed, and enjoy working with fun and talented people from all over the world, then this is the place for you
, the world's leading partnership management platform, is transforming the way businesses manage and optimize all types of partnerships—including traditional rewards affiliates, influencers, commerce content publishers, B2B, and more. The company's powerful, purpose-built platform makes it easy for businesses to create, manage, and scale an ecosystem of partnerships with the brands and communities that customers trust to make purchases, get information, and entertain themselves at home, at work, or on the go. To learn more about how 's technology platform and partnerships marketplace is driving revenue growth for global enterprise brands such as Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L'Oreal, and Fanatics, visit
Your Role at
Ready to make your mark at a fast-growing global tech company? At , we're looking for a detail-oriented and driven
Tax Analyst
to join our high-performing finance team.
In this role, you'll assist the tax team in maintaining a world-class tax service to the business, ensuring that all tax laws are applied correctly in order to eliminate or minimize all tax risks, by providing and assisting the tax team to ensure all tax filings and payments are completed accurately and timeously.
What You'll Do:
- Responsible for gathering and processing the information required for international compliance and transfer pricing, and provide support with the year-end provision
- Provide support for tax audits and answers to inquiries from various taxing jurisdictions
- Assist corporate accounting in the verification of tax account balances (sales tax/VAT/GST, deferred tax, current tax accounts, etc.)
- Update and maintain the tax calendar
- Providing tax support and tax advice to business
- Review all tax payments and tax returns (direct and indirect tax) whether on a weekly, biweekly, quarterly, or annual basis
- Regularly perform audits on the system to ensure data integrity; responsible for the resolution of discrepancies that might adversely impact on the company's tax returns
- Assist the Tax team with various ad hoc projects, and analysis
What You Have:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting/ finance, or in a business related field. Having a CA, ACCA or CPA designation is advantageous.
- At least 3 to 4 years tax experience gained within a commercial environment of a multinational Group, candidates with a mixture of Big Four experience and in-house experience are also encouraged to apply
- Knowledge: Possess strong working knowledge of and ability to apply accounting
- Concepts: practical international tax interpretive knowledge gained from an established taxing jurisdiction (for example- SA, UK, Europe, US); and the ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of data and related compliance/regulations
- Computer skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel. It is also essential that they possess strong computer skills to perform digital and online related tax duties
- Quantitative skills: It also vital that they possess strong mathematical and quantitative skills to handle tax audits, reconciliation related tax matters
- Attention to detail: They must be meticulously detailed individuals to ensure excellent reconciliation and consistently accurate filling of reports, preparation of documents, and effective performance of other duties assigned
- Organizational skills: Highly organized individual with the ability to multi-task and prioritize projects to ensure completion within assigned deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Sound analytical skills: They require strong analytical skills to create highly detailed tax reports and accurately fill out tax forms
- Communication skills: Must possess strong verbal and written communications skills necessary for explaining tax processes and making recommendations.
Benefits:
- Hybrid, Casual work environment
- Responsible PTO policy: Take the time off that you need. We are truly committed to a positive work-life balance, recognising that it is important to be happy and fulfilled in both
- Training & Development: Learning the advanced partnership automation products
- Medical Aid and Provident Fund Group schemes with Discovery & Bonitas for medical aid
- Group scheme for provident fund
- Restricted Stock Units: 3-year vesting schedule pending Board approval
- Internet Allowance
- Fitness club fee reimbursements
- Technology stipend
- Primary Caregiver Leave
- Mental Health and Wellness Benefit - Including 12 Therapy/Coaching sessions + Dependent coverage
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Tax Analyst
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Talent on Tap
Job Ref:
Date posted:
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
The Role: Analyst in the Sales Tax Team
The analyst role will see candidates working under the supervision of an experienced Account
Manager with the goal of transitioning to an AM once upskilled and competency has been
demonstrated.
The organisation has recently expanded its services through the acquisition of a Sales Tax business - a
new and exciting addition to our portfolio. Join us as we continue to build our team and grow this
area, shaping its future from the ground up.
The day-to-day functions would include:
- Data capturing, processing, and analysis
- Assisting account managers with Sales Tax filings
- Performing Sales Tax compliance checks
- Assisting with technical research
- Developing an understanding of Sales Tax and our tech product.
- Administrative tasks as and when needed by the team.
- Communicating with Tax Office's when necessary
- Handling and liaison of client and tax authority queries and issues
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, account managers and other relevant
team members
- Effective delivery of required and relevant information
- Drafting emails
- Communication with the relevant parties including clients, partners, and tax authorities.
- Additional ad-hoc tasks that may be required to ensure business administrative goals are
met.
- Audit preparation and responses
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of our business as well as the role of an
account manager.
Requirements:
Bcom Business / Tax or Law Degree
Finance, Tax or Excel experience
Diesel Tax Rebate Analyst
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JOB TITLE:
Diesel Tax Rebate Analyst
DEPARTMENT:
Data and Decision Science
REPORTING TO:
DDS/C&I Director
LOCATION:
Witbank
ADDITIONAL INFO:
The role is based in Witbank, Mpumalanga. The preferred candidate should be based in Witbank as this is an onsite role.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Tax Rebate Specialist is responsible for overseeing Mining Diesel Fund Rebate activities at selected customers within the mining environment in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region and supporting the Data and Decision Science function in the accurate and timely production of mining Diesel Fund Rebate reports to customers.
Key Responsibilities
Mining Diesel Fund Rebate Duties:
- Assist customers with their Diesel Fund Rebate claim preparation and queries
- Validate all master and transaction data on the Gilbarco DataFlex platform that is used to prepare the claims
- Overseeing the preparation, submission, and tracking of customer Diesel Fund Rebate applications.
- Ensuring compliance with The Act and rebate regulation requirements.
- Analyzing and interpreting relevant legislation and ensure claims are compliant.
- Gathering, validating and organizing data necessary for customer rebate submissions.
- Analyzing financial and operational data to support rebate claims including asset listing, geo zone data etc.
- Performing analytical reviews on the monthly claims and investigating any variances before processing the claims.
- Liaising with internal and client stakeholders (e.g., finance, tax, operations) to gather required information and support Diesel Fund Rebate claims.
- Communicating with external parties such as tax advisors, auditors, and SARS officials regarding rebate matters.
- Providing guidance and support to colleagues on best practice for rebate procedures and requirements.
- Presenting Diesel Fund Rebate claims to customers being audited by SARS.
- Assisting with the response to any customer SARS audits and enquiries related to rebate claims.
- Implementing internal controls and procedures to mitigate risks associated with rebate processes.
- Monitoring all geo zone activities in line with the fuel consumption and mining activity daily, monthly, quarterly and annually.
- Reconcile the Mining Diesel Rebate activities via Master data on the DataFlex systems platform.
- Review the fuel accounting data, reconcile the same with the Diesel Fund Rebates and investigate any variances.
Administrative:
- Ensuring timely and accurate preparation, filing, and submission of mining diesel rebates for various entities within the region.
- Work closely with the customer team at the mine and the Gilbarco on-site team to ensure asset classification and utilization qualifies for the claims submitted.
- Identifying and evaluating tax rebate and incentive programs offered by SARS for eligible activities.
- Advising on strategies to maximize tax rebates and incentives available under applicable tax laws.
- Maintaining accurate and organized records of tax-related transactions, filings, and correspondence with tax authorities.
- Ensuring compliance with document retention policies and procedures.
- Continuously improving mining diesel rebates processes and controls to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Design the Standard Operating Procedures to be applied to the DataFlex system as an accurate means to prepare customer Diesel Fund Rebate claims.
- Implementing best practices and adopting new technologies to streamline tax-related activities.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
As per Board-approved DOA and as necessary for functions outside the DOA. As delegated by the Managing Director, when necessary.
POSITION RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
- Finance & Accounting team
- Head of departments
- Technical On-Site Teams
- Operations Division
External
- Customers
- Tax advisors
- Audit firms
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE
- On time delivery of Diesel Fund Rebate reports to customers
- Validation of Master and Transactional Data
- Identification of asset classification changes
- Identification of geo sone changes
- Accuracy of the Diesel Fund Rebate claim reports with the DataFlex fuel accounting reports
- Clean SARS audits
Personal Qualifications & Experience
Education/ achievements
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Preferred
- Higher Diploma in Taxation
- Accounting Articles
Experience/ Knowledge
- Minimum 3 years' experience with Diesel Refund Claim preparation and submissions to SARS
- Practical Fuel Accounting
- Experience with data feeds from electronic fuel management systems
- Experience with data feeds from tracking devices
- In the mining industry
Specific Skills
- Ability to learn and grow on proprietary systems platforms such as DataFlex or any other fuel system
- Ability to communicate across levels with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers
- Build relationships with the customers finance, engineering and supply chain staff
- High Degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong English written skills with ability to draft customer reports and do investigations
- Customer focused
- Ability to work without supervision, under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to be flexible and agile in a high-pressure environment
- Proficiency in English and Afrikaans
Who Is Gilbarco Veeder-root
Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.
Who Is Vontier
Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company's website at
At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.
Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.
Join our community of passionate people who work together to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone-we are dedicated to equipping you with the tools and support needed to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.
Together, let's enable the way the world moves
Diesel Tax Rebate Analyst
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**DEPARTMENT:** Data and Decision Science
**REPORTING TO:** DDS/C&I Director
**LOCATION:** Witbank
**ADDITIONAL INFO:** The role is based in Witbank, Mpumalanga. The preferred candidate should be based in Witbank as this is an onsite role.
**PURPOSE OF POSITION**
The Tax Rebate Specialist is responsible for overseeing Mining Diesel Fund Rebate activities at selected customers within the mining environment in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region and supporting the Data and Decision Science function in the accurate and timely production of mining Diesel Fund Rebate reports to customers.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Mining Diesel Fund Rebate Duties:**
+ Assist customers with their Diesel Fund Rebate claim preparation and queries
+ Validate all master and transaction data on the Gilbarco DataFlex platform that is used to prepare the claims
+ Overseeing the preparation, submission, and tracking of customer Diesel Fund Rebate applications.
+ Ensuring compliance with The Act and rebate regulation requirements.
+ Analyzing and interpreting relevant legislation and ensure claims are compliant.
+ Gathering, validating and organizing data necessary for customer rebate submissions.
+ Analyzing financial and operational data to support rebate claims including asset listing, geo zone data etc.
+ Performing analytical reviews on the monthly claims and investigating any variances before processing the claims.
+ Liaising with internal and client stakeholders (e.g., finance, tax, operations) to gather required information and support Diesel Fund Rebate claims.
+ Communicating with external parties such as tax advisors, auditors, and SARS officials regarding rebate matters.
+ Providing guidance and support to colleagues on best practice for rebate procedures and requirements.
+ Presenting Diesel Fund Rebate claims to customers being audited by SARS.
+ Assisting with the response to any customer SARS audits and enquiries related to rebate claims.
+ Implementing internal controls and procedures to mitigate risks associated with rebate processes.
+ Monitoring all geo zone activities in line with the fuel consumption and mining activity daily, monthly, quarterly and annually.
+ Reconcile the Mining Diesel Rebate activities via Master data on the DataFlex systems platform.
+ Review the fuel accounting data, reconcile the same with the Diesel Fund Rebates and investigate any variances.
**Administrative:**
+ Ensuring timely and accurate preparation, filing, and submission of mining diesel rebates for various entities within the region.
+ Work closely with the customer team at the mine and the Gilbarco on-site team to ensure asset classification and utilization qualifies for the claims submitted.
+ Identifying and evaluating tax rebate and incentive programs offered by SARS for eligible activities.
+ Advising on strategies to maximize tax rebates and incentives available under applicable tax laws.
+ Maintaining accurate and organized records of tax-related transactions, filings, and correspondence with tax authorities.
+ Ensuring compliance with document retention policies and procedures.
+ Continuously improving mining diesel rebates processes and controls to enhance efficiency and compliance.
+ Design the Standard Operating Procedures to be applied to the DataFlex system as an accurate means to prepare customer Diesel Fund Rebate claims.
+ Implementing best practices and adopting new technologies to streamline tax-related activities.
**DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY**
As per Board-approved DOA and as necessary for functions outside the DOA. As delegated by the Managing Director, when necessary.
POSITION RELATIONSHIPS
**Internal**
+ Finance & Accounting team
+ Head of departments
+ Technical On-Site Teams
+ Operations Division
**External**
+ Customers
+ Tax advisors
+ Audit firms
**MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE**
+ On time delivery of Diesel Fund Rebate reports to customers
+ Validation of Master and Transactional Data
+ Identification of asset classification changes
+ Identification of geo sone changes
+ Accuracy of the Diesel Fund Rebate claim reports with the DataFlex fuel accounting reports
+ Clean SARS audits
**PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE**
**Education/ achievements**
**Required**
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting
**Preferred**
+ Higher Diploma in Taxation
+ Accounting Articles
**Experience/ Knowledge**
+ Minimum 3 years' experience with Diesel Refund Claim preparation and submissions to SARS
+ Practical Fuel Accounting
+ Experience with data feeds from electronic fuel management systems
+ Experience with data feeds from tracking devices
+ In the mining industry
**Specific Skills**
+ Ability to learn and grow on proprietary systems platforms such as DataFlex or any other fuel system
+ Ability to communicate across levels with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers
+ Build relationships with the customers finance, engineering and supply chain staff
+ High Degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
+ Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
+ Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Strong English written skills with ability to draft customer reports and do investigations
+ Customer focused
+ Ability to work without supervision, under pressure and meet strict deadlines
+ Ability to be flexible and agile in a high-pressure environment
+ Proficiency in English and Afrikaans
**WHO IS GILBARCO VEEDER-ROOT**
Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.
**WHO IS VONTIER**
Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves - delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company's website at .
**At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.**
Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.
Join our community of passionate people who work together to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone-we are dedicated to equipping you with the tools and support needed to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.
**Together, let's enable the way the world moves!**
The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Vontier Corporation. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as a Vontier Company. Vontier Corporation and all Vontier Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available at: Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call or e-mail to request accommodation.
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Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.
In deal recovery management at PwC, you will focus on helping clients navigate financial distress and recover from challenging business situations. You will be responsible for providing strategic advice and solutions to optimise recovery outcomes.
Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
- Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
- Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
- Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
- Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
- Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
A career within Deals Business Recovery Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our clients survive an imminent crisis or simply fix gaps in their organisation. We help clients, reduce balance sheet stress, generate cash and reduce costs or refinance to find the best source of capital to support their business objectives. Whatever the solution, we help them manage challenges until the job is done.
As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
- Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Role Summary:
We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. In a place where you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values. And where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.
Qualifications / Certifications required:
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Accounting
Bachelor of Business Science with Honours in Finance / CA (SA); or
Engineer or relevant professional qualification (e.g. MBA, APICS, CPIM); or
CFA, CIMA or other relevant related degree / professional designation.
Responsibilities of role:
As a member of the PwC CARS team, the candidate will be involved in a variety of financial advisory and restructuring projects across a diverse range of industries and will gain exposure to a wide range of clients. PwC CARS services a wide spectrum of clients ranging from large, listed multinationals through to entrepreneurial, owner managed businesses, covering both domestic and cross Africa border work.
We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our growing team to work on high-profile clients experiencing stress / distress to their business model and who require turnaround or transformation with a financial or operational restructuring lens, spanning a broad range of industry sectors. You'll provide analysis and business assessment support to the team for restructuring and/or turnaround projects.
Typically, you will work with our clients information to help our teams identify and implement rapid, tactical and sustainable financial and operational restructuring measures, for example you will be part of the team advising on:
In addition to these services you'll be expected to:
You will also be expected to take an active part in our team and practice development and will typically:
Skill sets required:
To be successful in this role, financial analysis skills and a curious commercial business mindset are critical. You will be able to demonstrate a high level of agility in a demanding environment and be able to effectively communicate with a broad range of stakeholders. Project management skills are considered fundamental together with critical thinking and a motivated and commercially astute approach to business restructuring needs.
Candidates will display the following competencies:
- Experience with data analysis;
- Experience with data analytics tools e.g. Power BI, Alteryx;
- Experience of operational or financial improvement from a management consultancy, corporate finance advisory firm or as an 'internal consultant' in a corporate;
- Operations experience, across sectors: engineering, financial services, retail, industrial, consumer, high tech, utilities, logistics, telecoms and energy;
- Competent with spreadsheets, financial and operational analysis.
- Financial restructuring and exit strategies,
- Financing and debt advisory related services,
- Turnaround strategy,
- Independent business reviews,
- Strategic options analysis,
- Contingency planning reviews,
- Short-term cash flow reviews and forecasting, helping clients see and control their cash positions
- Cash levers to smooth cash flow/conserve cash
- Cost out and EBITDA optimisation initiatives
- Working capital improvement plans;
- Restructuring Office services - helping client management develop and implement turnaround programs
- Take on a "hands-on" role to manage stakeholders and inspire change
- Provide robust data analysis and baselining support for change programmes
- Interface directly with client teams to collect, analyse and develop insights into their business
- Prepare presentations and/or reports to key stakeholders (e.g. Board, Private Equity investor, lenders, etc.)
- Work alongside other PwC teams, including specialist lines of service and sector experts.
- Support with one or two areas of internal team management
- Work with team members in areas of business development and origination efforts
- Supporting the needs of the go-to-market strategy
- Possesses a high degree of self-motivation and energy, agility and the ability to drive for high quality, meeting of deadlines and track record of setting and achieving goals;
- Good interpersonal and client relationship skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels of an organisation;
- A highly motivated, confident individual with presence;
- A proactive and dynamic team player;
- Problem solving capabilities / skills with the ability to think strategically, innovatively and "out the box";
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of agility in a demanding environment;
- An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets and the significant turnaround opportunity across SMA and Africa;
- A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge;
- A desire and motivation to build interest in and knowledge for proactive origination and account targeting;
- Financial analysis and/or modelling skills;
- Negotiation skills;
- Conflict management skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to input into storyboarding solutions for clients including on projects and proposals - be able to contribute to succinct, well-structured reports and client communications;
- Highly rated with good academic credentials; and
Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives and who works effectively under pressure.
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Job Posting End Date
September 28, 2025
Tax Compliance Lead
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Port Elizabeth | 8am to 5pm | Full-time
About Our Client
Our client is a respected professional services firm known for its strong reputation in audit, accounting, and advisory excellence. With offices across South Africa, the firm is committed to integrity, technical precision, and professional growth. Their Port Elizabeth branch offers a collaborative and learning-driven environment where talented professionals can grow their expertise and leadership impact.The Role: Tax Compliance Lead
This position plays a key role in ensuring the firm's tax department delivers exceptional compliance services across individual, trust, and corporate portfolios. The Tax Compliance Lead will manage a team of compliance officers, oversee tax submissions and dispute resolutions, and act as a technical mentor to developing professionals. You'll work closely with partners and senior management to ensure all tax deliverables meet firm standards and SARS requirements.Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise the tax compliance team to ensure timely and accurate completion of tax work.
Review complex Income Tax and Provisional Tax submissions for companies, trusts, and individuals.
Manage SARS-related matters, including objections, appeals, and Tax Ombud submissions.
Oversee GreatSoft tax administration and assist with technical queries from team members.
Conduct and review detailed tax calculations, reconciliations, and compliance reports.
Consult with clients regarding tax queries, updates, and compliance best practices.
Liaise with SARS to resolve disputes, manage taxpayer information, and track refunds/payments.
Monitor compliance dashboards and report progress and risks to partners.
Mentor junior team members and SAIT learners, supporting professional development and performance.
Ensure adherence to firm quality standards and relevant professional codes (SAICA, IRBA, IESBA).
About You
Minimum 5 years of experience in a professional tax environment.
Relevant tax qualification and Matric with Accounting.
Registered Tax Practitioner (or eligible for registration).
Deep knowledge of the Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, and VAT Act.
Experience dealing with SARS and managing complex compliance issues.
Skilled in GreatSoft, SARS eFiling, and Microsoft Office.
Strong leadership and analytical skills, with an eye for detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Professional, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
Tax Compliance Officer
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My client is seeking an experienced Tax Compliance Officer. This role is responsible for individual income tax and related tax compliance support for the broader business. The suitable candidate will have prior individual income tax experience, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Responsibilities:
- Completion of return of income, including submission of return to SARS, and calculations of tax payments and ensuring execution of same
- Timeous data capture of all relevant data on tax management tools
- Check assessments and follow-up on errors
- Raise objections to assessments, and attend to enquiries raised by SARS, incl all supporting docs
- Request and remit payments and attend to client refunds from SARS
- Liaison with internal and external clients, and support departments as needed
- Client liaison: timeous response to attending to and resolving all queries; regular and ongoing feedback relating to progress and confirmation of finalisation of matters to internal and external clients
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
- Experience in income tax for individuals, including for provisional tax payers
- Computer literacy: MS Office suite and Excel at an intermediate level
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Tax Compliance Officer
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Join a dynamic accounting firm and be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative, ownership, and professional growth. You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of clients while managing your own portfolio and making a real impact.
What the role is all about:
You'll be responsible for full-spectrum tax compliance and client consulting across a portfolio of clients. This is a hands-on role that blends technical precision with client interaction and would be perfect for someone who enjoys working independently within a supportive team.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage a tax compliance portfolio of approximately 300 clients
- Complete and submit annual and provisional income tax returns
- Review and object to SARS assessments; handle dispute resolution
- Apply for tax clearances and directives
- Prepare and submit dividends tax returns
- Attend SARS appointments and verification processes
- Consult with clients and respond to tax-related queries
What we're looking for:
- Relevant Degree with a PGD in tax or PA(SA) / AGA(SA)
- 5+ having independently managed a portfolio of clients
- Deep experience in
corporate tax
with an understanding of the accounting behind tax - Strong working knowledge of SA tax legislation and SARS processes
- Proficient in interpreting financials (IFRS & IFRS for SMEs) and using platforms like CaseWare, Xero, or Greatsoft
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Tax Compliance Specialist
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Vacancy at Office: Johannesburg / Gqeberha
Division: Global Compliance Services
Line of Service: Tax Services
Job Title: Senior Associate
Please note that we require a candidate with a strong background in Corporate Tax Compliance
Candidates will be considered from Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth or Cape Town
Global Compliance Services ('GCS') is a specialised team within Tax and Legal Services using custom built software and tailored work processes to ensure efficient and effective tax compliance services for our clients. GCS has a vacancy for a corporate tax senior associate to assist with providing various corporate income tax compliance services to its clients, and performing related administrative tasks. The role will also entail assisting with various technology projects including the development and attending to legislative updates on our web based Internal Tax Calculation application.
Duties:
- Preparation of corporate income tax returns and supporting
schedules using electronically captured data.
- Calculation of provisional tax payments and preparation of IRP6
Provisional Tax returns.
- Checking of income tax assessments.
- Liaising with managers regarding clients' affairs.
- Assisting with the management of a portfolio of compliance clients.
- Maintaining client records and related correspondence, including
preparation of applicable documentation and correspondence.
- Attending to queries raised by SARS and general liaison with SARS
regarding clients' affairs.
- Ensuring that clients' tax compliance affairs are kept up to date and
that SARS deadlines are met.
- Complying with Tax risk management procedures.
- Delivering quality tax services.
- Keeping abreast with changes in Tax Legislation.
- Wip and debtor management.
- Assisting with the automation of processes using technology.
- Developing and attending to updates to our web based tax calculation tool.
Key Performance Areas:
The successful applicant should:
- Have knowledge and experience in the application of the Income Tax Act.
- Be computer literate and have a working knowledge of MS Powerpoint, Word and Excel. Knowledge of Google suite will be advantageous.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Be accurate and have good judgmental, numerical and analytical skills.
- Be able to pay attention to detail and have the ability to follow
through on tasks.
- Be well organised.
- Be motivated and confident.
- Be fluent in English and be able to draft correspondence in English.
Be committed to assisting with the growth of the Global Compliance Services team.
Qualifications and experience:
- An accounting degree or similar qualification.
- Tax qualification
- Experience in income tax and the experience with the preparation of
corporate income tax returns and related matters will be advantageous. At least 3-4 years experience in Tax is required.
- Strong interest in using technology to improve processes or solve problems is a must.
- Strong understanding of business processes.
Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist
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Large, integrated and well-established group in the agriculture sector is looking to employ a Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist. This role will have a strong focus on finance and data analysis. The group has interests across the country and this role will be situated in Paarl, Western Cape.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary degree with at least 2 years experience in a management accounting and financial analysis role. A professional qualification, especially a CIMA designation, would be highly valued, though other designations are also acceptable given the appropriate job and industry experience.
The purpose of the role is to collect and analyse financial data to determine the gross profits of food projects and product lines, while preparing budgets and cost reports for management with a focus on gross profit and stock control. This role involves identifying areas for cost optimisation, recommending strategies, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and the development of enhanced financial models.
This is an excellent opportunity for personal growth as well as growth within this fast expanding business.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis:
- Analyse key financial data to determine gross profits of various projects and product lines.
- Identify gross profit losses, recommend turnaround strategies, and highlight focus areas to maximise profitability.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes for improved efficiency.
Data Collection & Management & reporting :
- Extract and manage data from multiple sources, including ERP systems and external databases.
- Build and maintain comprehensive datasets for analysis using platforms such as Power BI and Mercur.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and automated reports tracking KPIs, sales metrics, market forecasts, pricing trends, procurement, and operational data for real-time monitoring.
- Improve reporting systems by reviewing current practices and implementing enhancements.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Prepare budgets and cost reports with a strong focus on gross profit and stock control.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved stock management.
- Provide insights to support strategic financial planning and decision-making.
Costings:
- Develop and implement cost-effective financial procedures and risk mitigation strategies.
- Review new costings for accuracy and ensure product line profitability.
Process Optimisation:
- Conduct research to support the development and enhancement of financial models.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Agricultural Economics, or similar.
- Professional qualification - CIMA (ACMA, CGMA) preferred but will consider other qualifications along with the relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience.
- Working knowledge in Power BI and Mercur would be highly advantageous.
- Experience as a Management Accountant and Data Analytics in an agricultural, food production, manufacturing, or related environment.
- Advanced MS Excel skills.
Key competencies:
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Communicate in a professional manner.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to function independently.
- Innovative thinker.
- Organisational skills.
- Deadline driven.
- Ability to build credible relationships with internal and external clients.
Remuneration:
- R540,000 to R720,000 per annum cost to company, depending on experience.