CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Prepare and file tax returns in coordination with internal teams and external service providers.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of indirect and/or direct tax accounts, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submission.
- Assist with tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, providing necessary documentation and analysis.
- Collaborate with the wider team on ad hoc tax projects and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain tax compliance calendars and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for tax processes.
- Support the development of strategies to optimize tax compliance and improve reporting efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
- Assist in gathering data for the preparation of tax provisions and provide general administrative support to the tax team.
Accountant, Tax and Statutory
12-month contract. Westville Durban
Play a Key Role in Delivering Trusted Finance and Statutory Support
Position Purpose
Assist with the maintenance and compliance of the Taxation and Financial Accounting functions to provide meaningful and reliable financial support to the SSA region, whilst complying with Group requirements, regulatory standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Assist with the maintenance of sound business processes and control systems to deliver an efficient financial accounting and taxation service.
Provide meaningful input to the Business Partner Outsourcing (BPO) service provider; i.e. Genpact
Key Accountabilities include:
Assist the Taxation functions (Income Tax, CGT, WHT, PAYE, VAT) to ensure that effective processes and controls are in place to produce accurate and timely tax computations, deferred tax computations, tax returns, tax reconciliations, tax certificates and provisional payments for all countries in the SSA and ME region.
Assist the Financial Accounting function to ensure that effective processes and controls are in place to produce accurate and timely financial information in line with IFRS, including responsibility for journal preparation, month-end processes, review of Trial Balances, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and query resolution.
Assist with the Companies Act and Statutory compliance function to ensure that effective processes and controls are in place to produce annual company returns and Stats SA returns.
Assist with the review and submission of the bi-annual and annual Group Results, Taxation and IFRS reporting.
Assist with the preparation of local Annual Financial Statements for all required entities in the SSA and ME group in line with deadlines and statutory requirements.
Assist with the review and exception reporting of the Business Partner Outsourcing (BPO) service provider.
Addressing tax related queries from the respective Tax Authorities as well as from the Business
Assist in the investigation and follow up of requirements for Africa Expansion and other Tax/Statutory related projects
Contribute to the annual budget process in line with the budget plan and reporting requirements of the Group.
Assist with the preparation of audit deliverables for external and internal auditor.
Measures
All Brambles financial reporting deadlines are met.
Timeous submission of tax returns by due dates
Review and prompt resolution of balance sheet reconciliations by due dates
Compliance with legal and statutory requirements
Compliance with the various tax laws in the various tax territories
Preparation of the AFS in terms of the agreed time frame
Scope
Number of statutory companies: 10 (South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Botswana, and Mozambique)
Number of branches : 2 (Zimbabwe and Zambia)
Number of currencies : 10 (ZAR, NAD, ZWL, SZL, AED, SAR, BWP, ZMK, MZM)
Qualifications
B. Comm Degree
Experience
5 Years finance experience, with exposure to taxation, accounting, computerised information systems knowledge
Skills and Knowledge
Specific experience to Position:
Experience in a computerised accounting environment, with knowledge of control systems, taxation and company requirements.
System Knowledge:
SAP
MS Office Suite
SARS e-Filing
Preferred Education
Associates
Preferred Level of Work Experience
3 - 5 years
Company
CHEP South Africa (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)
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Remote TypeHybrid RemoteSkills to succeed in the roleAdaptability, Empathy, Experimentation, Finance Systems, Financial Reporting And Compliance, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation, Risk Management, Taking Ownership, Taxation Accounting, Tax Compliance, Teamwork, Understand CustomersWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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Skills Required
- B. Comm degree
- Minimum 5 years finance experience with exposure to taxation and accounting
- Knowledge of Income Tax, CGT, WHT, PAYE, VAT across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience preparing and filing tax returns, tax reconciliations and deferred tax computations
- Experience in preparing Annual Financial Statements and month-end IFRS reporting
- Experience in a computerised accounting environment and understanding of control systems
- SAP
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SARS e-Filing
- Experience supporting external and internal audits and preparing audit deliverables
- Associates degree
CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.
CHEP Insights
What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
