
Financial Specialist – Finance Department
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Finance Specialist to join our Finance team.
This is a specialist role for a CA(SA) or Financial Graduate with post graduate tax qualification with strong tax experience both locally and operating in offshore jurisdictions, as well as technical accounting and cross-border financial matters.
The successful candidate will play a central role in planning and managing direct and indirect tax matters encompassing compliance, evaluating tax consequences of operating in a jurisdiction and tax advice to the organization. Managing, implementing and advising on technical accounting, including IFRS, Consolidations, AFS and systems/process issues.
Duties and responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:
- Manage and oversee South African and some international tax compliance across direct and indirect taxes, including corporate income tax, VAT, payroll-related taxes and foreign tax obligations (via one or two offshore entities and in countries where contracted without entities).
- Co-ordination of the submission of annual Research and Development tax incentive claims via consultants.
- Provide technical guidance on local and international tax legislation, tax treaties, cross-border transactions and the tax implications of proposals or entry into a market, business activities, policy, structure and transactions (practical experience of PE criteria, Double tax agreements, transfer pricing and tax consequences, both direct and indirect, of operating in a foreign jurisdiction).
- Engage with SARS, and assist FM in engaging foreign tax authorities and external tax advisors on tax queries, reviews, audits and technical matters.
- Review tax opinions, assess legislative developments and identify tax risks and opportunities for the company.
- Prepare and review annual financial statements, deferred tax calculations and accounting treatment of issues in accordance with IFRS.
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including foreign exchange, revenue recognition, project accounting and cross-border arrangements.
- Support Finance Manager in the planning and management of external statutory audits, as well as key inputs/deliverables such as preparation of audit packs, schedules and supporting documentation.
- Day-to-day assistance to FM in managing the Finance Department including supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting, intercompany accounting, verification of salary-related transactions, foreign exchange (FX) and account reconciliations as well as general financial control.
- Contribute specialist financial and tax input to budgeting, forecasting, strategic initiatives and
business decision-making. - Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, controls and reporting in the
Group.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to play a key role within a medium sized international and growing business.
- Exposure to local and international tax, accounting and cross-border business matters.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment with exposure to senior management and an opportunity to make a difference in our business.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.
- Full-time in-office role
- Market-related remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- CA(SA) or Financial Graduate with post graduate tax qualification is essential.
- 5 or more years of relevant post-articles experience in accounting, taxation and financial management.
- Strong practical experience in both South African and international taxation.
- Experience in preparing and reviewing annual financial statements and working with external auditors.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, compliance iro direct and indirect taxes, including corporate income tax, VAT and cross-border tax considerations.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, Foreign exchange, deferred tax, etc.
- Ability to research and interpret tax and accounting matters and translate findings into practical business recommendations.
- Proficiency in Sage or similar ERP systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Proactive
- Analytical
- Solution-focused
- Ownership
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- High attention to detail
- Commercial mindset
- Intellectual curiosity
- Strong professional judgement

