Tax Accountant (Cape Town)

We are looking for a highly analytical person in the capacity of Tax Accountant. This will suit someone who is interested in international tax, deferred tax and accounting, working as part of an international team across time zones and regions, with high volumes and pressurized environment. The tax accountant will specialize in tax accounting, understanding tax groups, legal entity and consolidated tax reporting using tax software.

We will trust you to own the Preparation of Deferred Taxation Verification packages for non-US entities, this includes verifying the following:

• Prepare and review US GAAP to Statutory Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Perform Statutory Accounts to Taxation reconciliations and ensure accuracy of local filings.
• Manage Deferred Tax balances and supporting schedules
• Handle tax group payable arrangements, intercompany journal entries, and related eliminations.
• Prepare and review year-end tax provision calculations under the US GAAP framework.
• Provide ongoing support to the US Corporate Tax Reporting team.
• Collaborate with Financial Controllers and local finance teams to resolve tax-related queries.
• Continuously improve tax accounting processes, implementing efficiencies and automation where possible.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance
• 3+ years Financial Accounting experience (including journal processing and reconciliations)
• Fluency in English (Written & Verbally)
• Good MS Office skills, especially in using Excel
• SAP Knowledge is plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team, with people of different cultures
• Problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills with proactive, supportive and positive approach
• Inner drive for accuracy and meeting deadline

Benefits:

• Office dependent benefits
• Competitive salary package
• Experience in a friendly, open space office comprising young, enthusiastic, multi-national staff
• Have the opportunity to travel
  

Why CKH is the best choice?

CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience. We have presence in Atlanta, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Spain and Greece.

Our tree logo is representative of CKH’s ideals:

• The roots of the tree remind us to stay grounded and humble.
• The trunk represents the support we have for each other, making our team strong. But we also like to shake the tree!
• Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows.
• The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients.
• The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.