Group Financial Accountant and Tax
Finance
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa
Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for numbers and a strong background in tax compliance? Our global pharmaceutical client is looking for a Group Financial Accountant/Tax Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing accurate financial reports for the region and ensuring compliance with all tax regulations. If you have a strong understanding of IFRS and tax laws and can thrive under pressure, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Accountabilities:
- Monitor developments of the SA Income Tax and VAT Act to ensure corporate tax compliance for the group
- Assist external consultants in the preparation of annual tax returns
- Prepare monthly VAT calculations and submit VAT returns for all group companies
- Complete IT14SD reconciliations
- Assist in resolving all tax-related queries
- Oversee group accounting activities required to maintain the organisation’s general ledger and overall financial accuracy
- Resolve complex accounting issues and assist other personnel in resolving financial issues
- Review the general ledger monthly to ensure accuracy in postings
- Track monthly OPEX spend and ensure monthly OPEX reports are generated
- Authorise expenditure within Levels of Authority
- Assume overall responsibility for the reporting function to ensure accurate and consistent reporting for the group
- Internal Interactions with Finance Team (local and global), Supply Chain Team, Operations Team, Commercial Team
- External Interactions with Auditors, Tax consultants, SARS, Banking institutions, In-licensing agreement partners
Qualifications and Experience:
- Newly qualified CA or 1-2 years post-article experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Technically proficient in IFRS and Tax
- SAP experience is advantageous
We are looking for a candidate with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure. The ideal individual will be a self-starter with a proactive approach, strong collaborative skills, and excellent communication and presentation abilities. If you are ready to bring your financial accounting and tax compliance expertise to a global pharmaceutical leader, apply now to join the Cape Town team and help maintain financial excellence and compliance.