Cape Town City Centre: Tax and Compliance Accountant

Tax, compliance, and statutory reporting are often viewed as finance necessities. The best professionals know they are strategic business enablers. An exciting opportunity has become available for a Statutory & Tax Accountant to join a globally operating technology and services business with a presence across multiple continents and more than 190 countries. This role offers exposure to international tax frameworks, global compliance requirements, statutory reporting, and cross-border business operations. You will join a high-performing finance team where technical expertise, continuous improvement, and professional growth are highly valued. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong accountant or tax specialist looking to build an international career within a dynamic global environment. Key Responsibilities Statutory Reporting & Compliance Preparing standalone and consolidated statutory financial statements Managing statutory reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions Ensuring compliance with local and international reporting regulations Supporting and overseeing statutory audits across group entities Assisting with company secretarial and governance requirements Taxation & Technical Accounting Conducting technical accounting research and assessing the impact of new accounting standards Managing Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax (WHT), VAT, and GST compliance requirements Preparing and reviewing tax calculations and submissions Conducting international tax research and advising on cross-border transactions Supporting transfer pricing and management fee calculations Maintaining tax records and compliance documentation across multiple entities and jurisdictions Audit & Stakeholder Management Managing relationships with outsourced tax and compliance providers Liaising with auditors and external stakeholders Supporting audit preparation and responding to audit queries Monitoring outsourced compliance costs and forecasting associated expenditure Process Improvement & Projects Ensuring finance processes and procedures are documented and maintained Identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation Participating in group-wide finance and compliance projects Supporting internal control and risk management initiatives Job Experience and Skills Required Relevant BCom Accounting, Taxation, or Finance degree CTA or Honours qualification advantageous Master’s in Taxation preferred Minimum 2 years post-articles experience Strong exposure to financial reporting, statutory accounting, and taxation Experience with Corporate Tax, WHT, VAT, and GST Experience in a multi-entity or international environment advantageous Advanced Excel and financial systems capability Exposure to Sage X3 advantageous Key Competencies Strong technical accounting and taxation expertise Exceptional attention to detail Strong analytical and research capability Excellent stakeholder management skills Process improvement mindset Ability to manage multiple deadlines across jurisdictions Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused Comfortable operating in a fast-paced international environment Why Consider This Opportunity? Exposure to global tax and compliance frameworks International career development opportunities Strong learning and professional development culture Flexible working environment Opportunity to work with diverse teams across multiple regions Exposure to large-scale international finance operations If you’re a technically strong accountant with a passion for taxation, compliance, and international finance, this could be the opportunity that takes your career global.