Tax Accountant Job at Truworths

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced and technically grounded tax specialist to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping tax compliance, strategy, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
• This role is ideal for a tax professional with demonstrated expertise in Direct, Indirect, or International tax, and who is ready to bridge the technical with the strategic, providing end-to-end solutions that support both statutory compliance and advisory excellence.
• If you are an experienced tax professional with demonstrable multi-disciplinary expertise intax, and wish to work at the intersection of technical delivery and strategic input, we invite you to bring your voice to our evolving tax narrative.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume ownership of complex corporate tax and VAT returns, as well as tax advisory deliverables across multiple jurisdictions.
• Deliver robust deferred tax calculations and prepare IFRS-aligned tax disclosures for financial reporting.
• Advise on cross-border tax matters, including effects of various transaction, transfer pricing, and international tax developments.
• Strengthen and embed tax controls, ensuring alignment with group governance objectives.
• Support internal tax audits, revenue authority engagements, and litigation processes.
• Contribute to board-level reporting, including risk management disclosures and statutory compliance reviews.
• Perform research of tax related matters affecting the Group for discussion at the Tax Forum.

This role provides a structured pathway for technical and professional growth, including:

• Contribute to a technical centre of excellence, leading subject matter research on key jurisdictions or tax types.
• Deliver technical training to internal stakeholders and broader finance teams.
• Lead cross-border tax consultations and engagements with group companies.
• Draft and refine tax policy notes, procedures, and internal guidance to uplift compliance maturity.

Qualifications and Experience
Education

• BCom degree with a postgraduate specialisation in Taxation or Accounting (e.g. Honours)

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant tax experience,
• Multi-jurisdictional or multi-disciplinary experience an advantage,
• Retail Industry experience would be advantageous.

Competencies
Skills

• Solid understanding of tax compliance and reporting processes, including a working knowledge of applicable tax legislation.
• Keen interest in tax accounting, Ability to build or review deferred tax schedules, analyse temporary differences, and apply tax rates accurately.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access), with advanced Excel skills essential.

Attributes

• Passionate about tax.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Self-starter, highly motivated and able to manage tasks independently.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Positive energy, professionalism, and a solution-driven approach.

Deadline:30th September,2026