Finance / Accounting Specialist

In brief

**Overview** This is a specialist role for a Finance / Accounting professional with Helderberg Personnel. The position primarily involves managing and overseeing local and international tax compliance, providing technical guidance on complex tax and accounting matters, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and supporting the Finance Manager in day-to-day departmental operations, external audits, and strategic financial input. **What you will do** * Manage and oversee local 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 Finance Manager 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 the Finance Manager 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 **Requirements (from the original advert)** * CASA 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 * 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. * Experience in preparing and reviewing annual financial statements and working with external auditors * 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 **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a qualified finance or accounting professional with a postgraduate tax qualification and a minimum of five years of post-articles experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong practical expertise in both South African and international taxation, comprehensive knowledge of direct and indirect tax legislation, and robust technical accounting skills including IFRS, foreign exchange, and deferred tax. They should be experienced in preparing financial statements, working with external auditors, and proficient in ERP systems like Sage and Microsoft Excel. The role requires someone capable of conducting research, interpreting complex financial and tax information, and translating findings into practical business recommendations. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/finance-accounting-specialist-helderberg-personnel Source: myjobmag

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• Microsoft Excel
• Sage / Pastel
• IFRS
• Payroll

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