Truworths
Tax Accountant
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Important information
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
2 September 2026
What they need
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.
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