Tax Accountant (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC023851/CL

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

R 540 000.00 Annually

SUMMARY:
Looking for a tax role where you get things done? This is a hands-on opportunity for a strong Tax Accountant who enjoys fixing, building, and owning tax compliance in a multinational environment. You’ll step into a growing, fast-moving business where tax matters, your input is valued, and your work has real impact across multiple countries. If you enjoy solving problems, working with senior stakeholders, and driving tax projects end-to-end, this is your kind of role.

POSITION INFO:
This 12-month contract gives you exposure to complex group structures, cross-border tax, audits, transfer pricing, and tax risk management — all while working with a collaborative finance team who knows how to move fast and smart.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and clear the tax compliance backlog, including submitting and amending historical income tax returns.
Manage tax authority queries and audits end-to-end, including working with in-country tax consultants.
Drive tax projects such as refunds, voluntary disclosures, audit responses, and process improvements.
Review consultant reports, identify risks, and implement practical solutions with finance and tax teams.
Support transfer pricing documentation and contribute to cross-border tax assessments.
Calculate income tax and deferred tax for accruals and provisional tax submissions.
Maintain group tax tracking schedules and prepare status reports for management and shareholders.
Keep tax records accurate in the trial balance and improve reconciliations where needed.
Stay updated on tax legislation across relevant countries and advise on tax impacts of business changes.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom degree (essential).
Postgraduate qualification in Tax (advantageous).
Completed articles, preferably within tax practice.
Professional registration such as CA(SA), SAIT, SAIPA, ACCA, SAIBA, AGA(SA) or similar.
Post-articles experience in tax within a multinational group or professional tax/accounting practice.
Proven exposure to large business tax returns and cross-border tax principles.
Experience managing audits, tax queries, and compliance projects.
Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external consultants.
Advanced MS Excel skills.
Project management and task ownership mindset.
Strong accountability and professional judgement.

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Corporate Tax Manager
Transfer Pricing Manager
Indirect Tax / VAT Manager
International Tax Specialist
Tax Director
Head of Tax
Tax Advisor / Senior Tax Advisor
Tax Principal

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