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Job Description
Youll join a specialised, regulated business where financial accuracy and governance are essential to day-to-day operations. Its a space where your input directly supports stability and compliance.
Own your space and make it count.
Duties:
Own your space and make it count.
Duties:
- Ensure accurate, on-time VAT and PAYE submissions
- Act as the registered tax practitioner for tax-related matters
- Manage SARS queries, verifications, and audits
- Prepare tax returns and reconciliations
- Maintain compliance and audit-ready documentation
- BCom in Accounting, Tax, or related field (essential)
- Registered Tax Practitioner (essential)
- 57 years relevant experience in tax or a compliance-focused finance role
- Solid working knowledge of VAT, PAYE, and South African tax regulations
- Ability to operate effectively in a compliance-driven environment
- Exposure to healthcare or other highly regulated industries (advantageous)
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Consolidation of month-end financial information and reporting to various stakeholders. This will include monthly and quarterly reporting packs to head office as well as assisting with internal reporting to various Business Units.
+ Uploading of Actual, Forecast, and Budget information onto Hyperion & Prevero
+ Supervise the preparation and consolidation of annual financial statements and other statutory reporting as and when required.
+ Review of Intercompany transactions and ensuring compliance with both tax and statutory requirements.
+ Local contact for Canada regarding all Hyperion and reporting-related queries
+ Preparation of financial input for quarterly Board and monthly EXCO pack
+ Integration of commercial and financial reporting
+ Performing the tax calculations and management of tax returns for WSP - Income tax, Vat, WHT, and PAYE. Paying special attention to filing dates.
+ Assistance with internal and external audits
+ Provide oversite into the management of the financial and commercial reporting team.
+ Preparation of DSO (days sales outstanding) calculations (monthly and forecast)
+ Participate in the monthly and quarterly review of Business Unit's - Gain understanding of business.
+ Review the consolidation of quarterly forecasts for WSP Africa
+ Perform adhoc reviews/investigation into Business unit performance as required.
+ Perform merger and acquisition activities as and when required.
+ Manage and simplify the statutory structure of WSP Africa and associated entities.
**HEALTH AND SAFETY:**
+ Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
+ Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
+ Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ -6 years post-qualifying experience as a CA(SA) / CTA with articles
+ Advanced excels skills essential - need to provide evidence of Excel modeling.
+ Oracle and Hyperion experience non-negotiable
+ Good technical background in IFRS
+ Good understanding of tax
+ Consulting experience preferable
+ Africa Exposure is an advantage.
+ Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business.
+ Flair for business with commercial savvy
+ Proactive, organized, and strong personal drive
+ Adaptable and resourceful in an ever-changing environment
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Sound organizational and time-management skills
+ Attention to detail.
**KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:**
+ Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business.
+ Flair for business with commercial savvy
+ Proactive, organized, and strong personal drive
+ Adaptable and resourceful in an ever-changing environment
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Sound organizational and time-management skills
+ Attention to detail
+ Building and maintaining relationship
+ Consolidation of month-end financial information and reporting to various stakeholders. This will include monthly and quarterly reporting packs to head office as well as assisting with internal reporting to various Business Units.
+ Uploading of Actual, Forecast, and Budget information onto Hyperion & Prevero
+ Supervise the preparation and consolidation of annual financial statements and other statutory reporting as and when required.
+ Review of Intercompany transactions and ensuring compliance with both tax and statutory requirements.
+ Local contact for Canada regarding all Hyperion and reporting-related queries
+ Preparation of financial input for quarterly Board and monthly EXCO pack
+ Integration of commercial and financial reporting
+ Performing the tax calculations and management of tax returns for WSP - Income tax, Vat, WHT, and PAYE. Paying special attention to filing dates.
+ Assistance with internal and external audits
+ Provide oversite into the management of the financial and commercial reporting team.
+ Preparation of DSO (days sales outstanding) calculations (monthly and forecast)
+ Participate in the monthly and quarterly review of Business Unit's - Gain understanding of business.
+ Review the consolidation of quarterly forecasts for WSP Africa
+ Perform adhoc reviews/investigation into Business unit performance as required.
+ Perform merger and acquisition activities as and when required.
+ Manage and simplify the statutory structure of WSP Africa and associated entities.
**HEALTH AND SAFETY:**
+ Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
+ Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
+ Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ -6 years post-qualifying experience as a CA(SA) / CTA with articles
+ Advanced excels skills essential - need to provide evidence of Excel modeling.
+ Oracle and Hyperion experience non-negotiable
+ Good technical background in IFRS
+ Good understanding of tax
+ Consulting experience preferable
+ Africa Exposure is an advantage.
+ Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business.
+ Flair for business with commercial savvy
+ Proactive, organized, and strong personal drive
+ Adaptable and resourceful in an ever-changing environment
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Sound organizational and time-management skills
+ Attention to detail.
**KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:**
+ Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business.
+ Flair for business with commercial savvy
+ Proactive, organized, and strong personal drive
+ Adaptable and resourceful in an ever-changing environment
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Sound organizational and time-management skills
+ Attention to detail
+ Building and maintaining relationship
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Job Description
Job Title: Tax Assistant
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Assistant to join a dynamic Tax Team. This role is ideal for an early-career professional looking to build strong foundations in tax administration, client service, and technical tax processes within a structured and supportive environment.
Role PurposeTo support the Tax Team in delivering high-quality SARS-related administration while developing strong organisational, technical, and client interaction skills. This role provides valuable exposure to real-world tax processes and offers excellent opportunities for professional growth.
Reporting LineTax Team Leadership
Experience Required0–3 years’ experience This role is well suited to individuals at the start of their career who are eager to learn, develop professionally, and gain exposure to a tax environment.
Education RequiredMatric (Senior Certificate)
Required:
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Advantageous:
SharePoint
Accuracy: Strong attention to detail and ability to handle complex information with consistency and precision
Quality Focus: Maintains high standards and takes pride in delivering quality output
Performance Under Pressure: Remains calm, focused, and effective under deadlines and workload pressure
Planning & Organisation: Able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
Client-Focused: Proactively responds to client needs and ensures high levels of service
Listening Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to gather and clarify information effectively
Drive: Energetic, motivated, and committed to delivering strong results
Service-Oriented: Supportive team player who contributes to shared success
Initiative: Proactive in identifying tasks and taking action without prompting
Integrity: Handles sensitive information responsibly and upholds professional standards
Support the Tax Team with a variety of administrative duties
Assist with month-end billing and preparation of fee quotes
Support onboarding of new clients, including system updates and SARS eFiling processes
Contribute to building strong client relationships through effective administrative support
Assist with SARS registrations and deregistrations
Update Registered Representatives with SARS
Track tax return submissions, deadlines, and progress using systems such as ProfTax
Assist in scheduling SARS appointments and preparing supporting documentation
Request compliance documents such as Good Standing Certificates
Liaise with SARS to resolve queries and gain exposure to tax processes
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Job Description
Our client is a well-established and growing professional services firm specializing in accounting, taxation, and financial advisory services. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality, tailored solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients across South Africa.
As a Tax Consultant / Accountant, you will manage a full accounting and tax function portfolio. You will be responsible for preparing annual financial statements, optimizing tax strategies, and ensuring strict compliance with SARS regulations while working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Attributes:
R35 000 - R37 000 monthly
**Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**
As a Tax Consultant / Accountant, you will manage a full accounting and tax function portfolio. You will be responsible for preparing annual financial statements, optimizing tax strategies, and ensuring strict compliance with SARS regulations while working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full accounting function up to Trial Balance for a diverse client portfolio.
- Produce accurate monthly management reports.
- Draft annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors using CaseWare .
- Prepare and submit income tax and VAT returns for individuals, companies, and trusts.
- Handle all SARS correspondence, including filing notices of objection and applications for suspension of debt on eFiling.
- Provide sound, professional advice on tax and accounting matters to clients.
- Travel to client sites as required to maintain strong working relationships.
Requirements:
- A completed Accounting Degree (non-negotiable).
- Completed articles are essential.
- 3 to 5 years of post-article experience within an accounting firm or environment.
- Imperative working knowledge and experience with both Pastel and CaseWare.
- Strong competency and hands-on experience with SARS eFiling.
- Professional affiliation with SAICA, SAIPA, ACCA, CIMA, or SAIBA is highly preferred.
- Valid drivers license and own reliable vehicle (non-negotiable).
Attributes:
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and consistently meet strict statutory deadlines.
- Strong professional conduct and exceptional communication skills.
- Analytical mind with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving.
R35 000 - R37 000 monthly
**Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**
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Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit individual income tax returns.
- Manage SARS registrations, amendments, objections, and tax compliance matters.
- Liaise directly with SARS regarding client queries and assessments.
- Assist clients with tax-related documentation and supporting schedules.
- Ensure accurate maintenance of client records and tax files.
- Monitor tax deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
- Prepare tax correspondence and reports.
- Provide general support to the accounting and tax team.
- Stay updated with SARS regulations and tax legislation.
- Registered Tax Practitioner (SAIT, SAIPA, SAICA, CIBA, or other recognised professional body).
- Minimum 2 years' experience in personal income tax administration and submissions.
- Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling and SARS processes.
- Experience handling individual tax returns from start to completion.
- Excellent attention to detail and administrative skills.
- Strong communication and client service abilities.
- Experience within an accounting or tax practice is essential.
- Must reside in or near Table View.
- Experience with provisional tax returns.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Experience dealing with SARS audits, verifications, and objections.
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Capture and maintain accurate accounting records
- Perform monthly reconciliations (bank, creditors, debtors)
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements
- Prepare and submit tax returns (Individuals, Companies, and Trusts)
- Ensure compliance with SARS regulations and deadlines
- Administer Trust accounts, including:
- Trust financial statements
- Beneficiary allocations and distributions
- Trust tax compliance and submissions
- Liaise with clients and provide professional support
- Assist with audits and year-end processes
- Maintain proper filing systems and supporting documentation
- Relevant Accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree)
- Registered Tax Practitioner (essential)
- 12 years experience in an accounting firm or similar environment
- Proven experience with Trusts (essential)
- Strong understanding of tax compliance and SARS processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a pressurised environment
- Good communication and client-facing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with software such as Sage, Xero, CaseWare or Pastel
- Familiarity with SARS eFiling and CIPC submissions
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Job Description:
- Manage tax compliance for individuals, companies, trusts, and deceased estates
- Prepare, review, and submit income tax and provisional tax returns
- Calculate and submit dividends tax and related tax returns
- Handle SARS verifications, audits, reviews, objections, disputes, and requests for reasons
- Manage tax registrations and deregistrations across all tax types
- Attend to tax directives, voluntary disclosure applications, and complex SARS queries
- Maintain and administer SARS eFiling portfolios and taxpayer profiles
- Provide expert tax advice and support to clients
- Work closely with accounting staff to deliver integrated accounting and tax services
- Assist colleagues with technical tax queries and compliance matters
- Liaise directly with SARS to resolve taxpayer issues efficiently
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a dedicated tax role
- Registered Tax Practitioner with SARS
- Fluent in Afrikaans & English
- Proven experience managing taxes for individuals, trusts, and corporate entities
- Ability to perform tax calculations independently from start to finish
- Extensive knowledge of SARS processes and eFiling
- Strong understanding of South African tax legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience dealing directly with SARS on complex matters
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Active SAIT or SAICA Membership
- Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Tax or related
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Job Description
**Our values**
+ We believe in applying scientific rigor to reveal the full promise inherent in data.
+ We nurture intellectual curiosity and encourage everyone to approach new challenges with enthusiasm and the desire for discovery.
+ We believe in collaboration and invite a diversity of perspectives, drawing on a variety of talents to create a wealth of possibilities.
+ We prize innovation and seek intelligent solutions using leading-edge technology.
1.Supports cross-functional study team and RBQM Leads in Protocol Risk Assessment, risk identification, and evaluation into Risk MAP.
2. Support RBQM Leads in selection and implementation of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and Quality Tolerance Limit parameters (QTLs) and other applicable assessments and dashboards, conducting end of trial summarization of risk management activities for inclusion to Clinical study report.
3. Drafts and oversee RBQM system set up specifications.
4. Perform the execution and review of the Study's assessments and analysis, and diagnosing and explaining anomalies identified in the data and risks.
5. Raise signal and issues in RBQM systems and raise actions as appropriate in RBQM system.
6. Delivers timely high-quality analytics and supporting RBQM leads in communication to the cross-functional study team to identify resolution.
7. Collaborate with assigned programmer to implement study-specific KRIs, QTLs, visualizations, and other analytics in the RBQM system.
8. Perform QC study setup in RBQM system vs RBQM system specifications, if required.
9. Act as RBQM programmer on set up of KRIs, QTLs, data quality assessments as well as visualizations in the RBQM system, if required.
10. Perform the maintenance of the Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) system based on RBQM Plan requirements, data sources and structure.
11. Ensure appropriate status and process documentation are produced and maintained during the study.
12. Communicate and/or escalate serious risks and issues to the RBQM Lead, study team and/or management and Quality, as needed.
13. Ensure inspection readiness for clinical risk management and centralized monitoring activities.
Proven experience in a clinical research environment, with experience in a pharmaceutical/biologics/biotechnology company.
Working knowledge of clinical development processes, understanding concepts and principles of study design, conduct and close out, as well as clinical program develop, and knowledge of clinical trials risk management concepts and principles in the Pharma or CRO industry.
Experience and understanding of Risk Based Monitoring system preferred.
Experience with data analytics and data visualization technologies.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and aptitude for data analytics including mathematical and statistical concepts.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience and understanding of clinical trial data from various sources (e.g., Clinical devices, SDTM, RAVE, IRT, etc).
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment whilst managing changing priorities to achieve goals/targets.
Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
Cytel Inc. is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.
+ We believe in applying scientific rigor to reveal the full promise inherent in data.
+ We nurture intellectual curiosity and encourage everyone to approach new challenges with enthusiasm and the desire for discovery.
+ We believe in collaboration and invite a diversity of perspectives, drawing on a variety of talents to create a wealth of possibilities.
+ We prize innovation and seek intelligent solutions using leading-edge technology.
1.Supports cross-functional study team and RBQM Leads in Protocol Risk Assessment, risk identification, and evaluation into Risk MAP.
2. Support RBQM Leads in selection and implementation of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and Quality Tolerance Limit parameters (QTLs) and other applicable assessments and dashboards, conducting end of trial summarization of risk management activities for inclusion to Clinical study report.
3. Drafts and oversee RBQM system set up specifications.
4. Perform the execution and review of the Study's assessments and analysis, and diagnosing and explaining anomalies identified in the data and risks.
5. Raise signal and issues in RBQM systems and raise actions as appropriate in RBQM system.
6. Delivers timely high-quality analytics and supporting RBQM leads in communication to the cross-functional study team to identify resolution.
7. Collaborate with assigned programmer to implement study-specific KRIs, QTLs, visualizations, and other analytics in the RBQM system.
8. Perform QC study setup in RBQM system vs RBQM system specifications, if required.
9. Act as RBQM programmer on set up of KRIs, QTLs, data quality assessments as well as visualizations in the RBQM system, if required.
10. Perform the maintenance of the Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) system based on RBQM Plan requirements, data sources and structure.
11. Ensure appropriate status and process documentation are produced and maintained during the study.
12. Communicate and/or escalate serious risks and issues to the RBQM Lead, study team and/or management and Quality, as needed.
13. Ensure inspection readiness for clinical risk management and centralized monitoring activities.
Proven experience in a clinical research environment, with experience in a pharmaceutical/biologics/biotechnology company.
Working knowledge of clinical development processes, understanding concepts and principles of study design, conduct and close out, as well as clinical program develop, and knowledge of clinical trials risk management concepts and principles in the Pharma or CRO industry.
Experience and understanding of Risk Based Monitoring system preferred.
Experience with data analytics and data visualization technologies.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and aptitude for data analytics including mathematical and statistical concepts.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience and understanding of clinical trial data from various sources (e.g., Clinical devices, SDTM, RAVE, IRT, etc).
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment whilst managing changing priorities to achieve goals/targets.
Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
Cytel Inc. is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Job Description
Overview of responsibilities:
Materials:
- After the first quote is approved, create & check specifications to main contract quote & contract.
- Analyse tender drawings and check for errors, then suggest to draughting department the appropriate changes. For example, details, materials, quantities, etc.
- Take off and measure buildings in great detail in order to get exact material requirements. This is done according to specific measuring spreadsheets.
- Compare costing to material measured in terms of quality vs quality vs cost.
- Compile a comprehensive Material / Loading Schedule of all materials
- Distribute material schedules to purchasing department, site managers & factory.
- Source quotes for sub-contracting items and negotiate on price where possible.
- Ensure Quotes procured are comprehensive in including all of the works required to be executed under the Sub contract
- Ensure sub-contractors are suitably skilled, experienced and qualified to carry out the works required.
- Ensure the terms of appointment are clear to the sub-contractor in terms of Payment schedule, Retentions, Quality and performance required.
- Ensure Sub-contractors are appointed on price within the cost allowable.
- Update and maintain preferred sub-contractor database
- Negotiate with sub-contractors and create purchase orders.
- Source and one-off Sub-Contractors needed for a project or for late notifications.
- Handover relevant documents to Site Manager before or during contracts meeting
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Job Description
RedCat Recruitment is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced JUNIOR ATTORNEY (TAX & TRUSTS) for a large concern, position based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
!PERSON MUST BE ABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Grade 12 (with accounting).
Valid drivers license / own reliable vehicle.
BCom qualification and LLB qualification.
Person must be admitted as a legal practitioner and have working experience in trusts and/or tax.
Desire to get into tax law and trust administration.
Person must currently reside in the Pietermaritzburg or surrounding areas.
Salary package offered : - To be discussed
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE / ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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