Financial Reporting and Tax Specialist

Description/Synopsis:

A reputable commercial vehicle finance group is looking for a Financial Reporting & Tax specialist.

This role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional who thrives in a structured, policy-driven environment and enjoys being a trusted technical resource to the broader business. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, taxation, internal controls, and continuous improvement initiatives within a global financial services organisation.

• Qualified CA(SA) essential
• 3–5 years’ post article experience in an Accounting or Financial Reporting role
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and South African accounting principles
• Experience with SAP beneficial
• Solid understanding of South African Tax Law (VAT, Income Tax, Provisional Tax)
• Exposure to auditing and internal controls
• Knowledge of B‑BEE legislation (advantageous)

• Ensure accounting records comply with IFRS and company policies
• Stay current with IFRS amendments and support implementation of new standards
• Prepare technical accounting position papers for management review
• Maintain documentation for unique and complex accounting transactions
• Act as a technical accounting expert and support to the business
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures
• Post journal entries in SAP in line with company 4EP
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements

• Prepare and submit VAT, provisional tax, and income tax returns to SARS
• Manage SARS correspondence, audits, and queries
• Obtain and maintain relevant tax clearance certificates
• Stay up to date with South African tax legislation and best practices

• Perform monthly portfolio reconciliations
• Reconcile manufacturing leases with industrial partners
• Ensure manufacturing leases are accurately recorded on a monthly basis

• Monitor CMS accounting posting books for errors or required changes
• Liaise with IT to ensure timely CMS updates
• Maintain and optimise the General Ledger structure
• Ensure correct GL allocations and account clearings in line with IFRS

• Daily cash management review
• Internal control assessment cycle management
• Finance-related B‑BEE reporting tasks
• Ad‑hoc finance and accounting support as required