Tax Accountant

Why Join Our Client? As part of a global tax function, you’ll play a critical role in managing tax compliance and tax accounting across Africa. You’ll gain exposure to diverse markets, partner with global experts, and contribute to a business committed to innovation, excellence, and strong governance.
Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:

• Manage corporate tax accounting and compliance across Africa.
• Review statutory tax returns, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, and Stamp Duty.
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision calculations for US GAAP reporting (FIN
  48, FAS5).
• Review annual tax webforms for US GAAP reporting (TQFAS
  109).
• Support SOX reporting and ensure effective tax control processes.
• Partner with local and central finance teams to strengthen tax-related internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and local statutory tax regulations.
• Lead and maintain standardized balance sheet tax account reconciliation processes.
• Liaise with external tax service providers where required.

What We’re Looking For Qualifications

• BCom Degree or similar (Tax specialization preferred).

Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountants with completed articles will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance.
• Essential exposure to tax within the African region.
• Experience with in a multinational group is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxation (Corporate Tax, VAT, WHT, Stamp Duty, etc.).
• Ability to engage effectively with finance teams across multiple countries.
• Excellent tax accounting and compliance expertise.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent, proactive, and highly organized, with a hands-on approach.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work for a global leader in the oil and gas services industry.
• Exposure to complex and diverse tax environments across Africa.
• Professional growth within a multinational, innovative organization.
• A collaborative culture where your tax expertise makes a real impact.