Tax Accountant - FTC

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tax Accountant to join a dynamic Finance team for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Pretoria.

This role is critical for ensuring tax compliance across a multinational group, specifically focusing on addressing backlogs and managing tax risks.

The primary objective of this position is to maintain up-to-date tax compliance for various multinational entities. You will be responsible for catching up on a backlog of income tax returns and transfer pricing compliance while managing ongoing tax risk activities.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Backlog

• Submit or amend historical income tax returns across six jurisdictions.

Audit & Dispute Management

• Resolve tax authority queries and audits, and manage Voluntary Disclosures.

Tax Projects

• Pursue tax refunds, roll out Transfer Pricing documentation, and obtain Withholding Tax (WHT) Double Tax Agreement rate approvals.

Consultant Oversight

• Manage and be accountable for in-country tax consultants who support compliance activities.

Tax Accounting

• Calculate income tax and deferred tax for accruals and provisional taxes, ensuring the accuracy of tax accounts in the trial balance.

Reporting

• Maintain group tracking schedules and provide real-time status reporting to stakeholders using tools like Jira.

General

• Assist the wider finance team e.g. review/improve recons
• Keep abreast of tax regulatory developments in all relevant countries
• Consult on tax impact of proposed changes

• BComm degree is required, a Post Graduate qualification in Tax is highly preferred
• Registration with SAIT, SAIPA, ACCA, SAIBA, AGA(SA) or CA(SA)
• Completed articles, preferably within a tax practice
• Post-articles experience in tax within a multinational group or a specialized accounting/tax practice.
• Proven experience with large business tax returns in a multinational environment.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and a deep understanding of cross-border tax principles.
• Ability to work under your own initiative without constant guidance.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment under sustained pressure.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.