New Job Opening: Tax Reporting Accountant in

Job title:	Tax Reporting Accountant
Job type:	Permanent
Emp type:	Full-time
Industry:	Heavy Engineering
Salary type:	Annual
Job published:	24-06-2026
Job ID:	78589
Contact name:	Yolani Mbaeli
Phone number:	+27722046179
Contact email:	yolani@geotech.co.za

Consolidate month-end financial information and prepare reports for various stakeholders.
Compile monthly and quarterly reporting packs for Head Office and internal Business Units.
Upload Actual, Forecast, and Budget data into Hyperion and Prevero.
Oversee the preparation and consolidation of annual financial statements and statutory reports.
Review intercompany transactions and ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements.
Serve as the primary contact for Head Office/Canada on all Hyperion and financial reporting-related queries.
Prepare financial inputs for quarterly Board reports and monthly EXCO packs.
Integrate commercial and financial reporting to support strategic business decision-making.
Perform and manage tax calculations, submissions, and compliance activities, including Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and Withholding Tax (WHT), ensuring adherence to all filing deadlines.
Support, coordinate, and manage internal and external audit processes.
Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to the financial and commercial reporting team.
Prepare, monitor, and forecast Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) metrics.
Participate in monthly and quarterly Business Unit reviews to gain insight into operational and financial performance.
Review, challenge, and consolidate quarterly forecasts across the business.
Conduct ad hoc financial analyses, investigations, and performance reviews as required.
Support merger and acquisition activities, including financial due diligence, analysis, and integration requirements.
Manage and streamline the statutory structure of the organisation and associated entities.
Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting processes, controls, and systems.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax legislation, and corporate governance requirements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective financial management and reporting.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
Monitor financial performance and identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement across Business Units.

Qualifications and Skills:

Qualified CA(SA) or CTA with completed articles.
Minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling (evidence of modelling experience required).
Proven experience with Oracle and Hyperion (non-negotiable).
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS.
Sound understanding of tax legislation and compliance requirements.
Previous consulting experience would be advantageous.
Exposure to operations across Africa is beneficial.
Strong people management and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the business.
Commercially astute with strong business acumen.
Proactive, highly organised, and self-motivated.
Adaptable and resourceful in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational, planning, and time management abilities.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

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