Statutory & Tax Accountant

Statutory & Tax Accountant Finance Acumen Group City Of Cape Town , South Africa Until 2026/07/22 Full time Hybrid Job description An exciting opportunity is available for a Statutory & Tax Accountant to join a dynamic, globally focused finance team. This role is ideal for a technically strong and detail-oriented professional with a passion for compliance, international taxation and continuous process improvement. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions, while contributing to system enhancements and finance best practices. Key Responsibilities Conduct technical accounting research and assess the impact of new standards Perform tax research across jurisdictions (Corporate Tax, WHT, VAT/GST) and advise the business Manage statutory reporting and filings with local regulatory authorities Prepare standalone and consolidated statutory financial statements Ensure accurate and timely submission of all tax returns Support and coordinate statutory audits across entities Oversee transfer pricing and management fee calculations Manage external service providers for tax and statutory compliance Maintain tax-related accounting systems and ensure data integrity Monitor compliance costs and support budgeting and forecasting Contribute to the finance process improvements and documentation of controls Support group-wide projects and initiatives

Strong technical accounting and international tax knowledge Solid understanding of statutory reporting and compliance frameworks

Expérience

Experience working across multiple jurisdictions High attention to detail with strong organisational skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication ability Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency Process-driven with a strong compliance mindset

Relevant degree in Financial Accounting / Taxation CTA or Honours degree CA(SA) or Master’s in Taxation is highly advantageous Minimum 2 years post-articles experience Exposure to Corporate Tax, WHT, VAT and GST Strong experience in reconciliations, reporting and audit support Experience in a multi-entity or international environment advantageous What’s on Offer Collaborative, global working environment Exposure to international tax and reporting frameworks Ongoing professional development and training support Opportunity to contribute to system and process improvements

Autres informations

Diverse and high-performing finance team If you are a driven finance professional looking to broaden your exposure across international tax and statutory reporting, we would love to hear from you. Please note: If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, your application has not been successful. Free. No credit card required. Keywords

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