Tax Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Tax Accountant for an International Company in Port Elizabeth.

Summary of the position:

The ideal candidate will assist the department with tax-related activities, ensuring compliance with tax laws. The Tax Accountant will play a critical role in assisting with tax returns, identifying tax-saving opportunities, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate should be a team player with a customer service focus, self-driven, capable of handling multiple tasks and priorities to meet deadlines and swiftly resolve issues.

Requirements:

Honours in Accounting with Articles

Strong accounting knowledge is required

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to read and comprehend financial statements

Exceptional organizational skills are a must

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in computer skills, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite

Must be detail-oriented, capable of multitasking, and meeting deadlines

Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities:

The role involves aiding in the prompt filing of tax returns.

Assist in audit documentation and support, maintaining withholding tax rate tables, maintaining transfer pricing documentation, and maintaining the Company's tax records.

Collaborate with finance and tax systems, conduct research on different taxability issues for various transaction types and locations, and aid with field activities related to tax law and compliance.

Support transfer pricing policies, aid in transfer pricing calculations, assist in computing the income tax provision, and handle other assigned duties etc.