International Tax Specialist (CA/SA)

Introduction The company is an internationally recognised technology company that develops advanced software solutions for customers around the world. Behind their innovative products is a team of talented professionals across engineering, finance, HR, operations and business support, all working together to deliver excellence. They are proud of our collaborative culture and are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. Job Overview: They are seeking an experienced and technically strong Finance Specialist to join their Finance team. This is a specialist role for a CA(SA) or Financial Graduate with post graduate tax qualification with strong tax experience both locally and operating in offshore jurisdictions, as well as technical accounting and cross-border financial matters. The successful candidate will play a central role in planning and managing direct and indirect tax matters encompassing compliance, evaluating tax consequences of operating in a jurisdiction and tax advice to the organization. Managing, implementing and advising on technical accounting, including IFRS, Consolidations, AFS and systems/process issues. What You'll Do: • Manage and oversee South African 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 FM 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 FM 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. Education/Experience: • CA(SA) 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.