Tax Accountant

Truworths · Cape Town, Western Cape

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Job Description

  • We are seeking an experienced and technically grounded tax specialist to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping tax compliance, strategy, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
  • This role is ideal for a tax professional with demonstrated expertise in Direct, Indirect, or International tax, and who is ready to bridge the technical with the strategic, providing end-to-end solutions that support both statutory compliance and advisory excellence.
  • If you are an experienced tax professional with demonstrable multi-disciplinary expertise intax, and wish to work at the intersection of technical delivery and strategic input, we invite you to bring your voice to our evolving tax narrative.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assume ownership of complex corporate tax and VAT returns, as well as tax advisory deliverables across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Deliver robust deferred tax calculations and prepare IFRS-aligned tax disclosures for financial reporting.
  • Advise on cross-border tax matters, including effects of various transaction, transfer pricing, and international tax developments.
  • Strengthen and embed tax controls, ensuring alignment with group governance objectives.
  • Support internal tax audits, revenue authority engagements, and litigation processes.
  • Contribute to board-level reporting, including risk management disclosures and statutory compliance reviews.
  • Perform research of tax related matters affecting the Group for discussion at the Tax Forum.

This role provides a structured pathway for technical and professional growth, including:

  • Contribute to a technical centre of excellence, leading subject matter research on key jurisdictions or tax types.
  • Deliver technical training to internal stakeholders and broader finance teams.
  • Lead cross-border tax consultations and engagements with group companies.
  • Draft and refine tax policy notes, procedures, and internal guidance to uplift compliance maturity.

Qualifications and Experience Education

  • BCom degree with a postgraduate specialisation in Taxation or Accounting e.g. Honours

Experience

  • Minimum 5–8 years' relevant tax experience,
  • Multi-jurisdictional or multi-disciplinary experience an advantage,
  • Retail Industry experience would be advantageous.

Competencies Skills

  • Solid understanding of tax compliance and reporting processes, including a working knowledge of applicable tax legislation.
  • Keen interest in tax accounting, Ability to build or review deferred tax schedules, analyse temporary differences, and apply tax rates accurately.
  • Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, with advanced Excel skills essential.

Attributes

  • Passionate about tax.
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
  • Self-starter, highly motivated and able to manage tasks independently.
  • Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Positive energy, professionalism, and a solution-driven approach.

Deadline:21st August,2026

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