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Truworths Careers – Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant – Truworths Careers

Truworths is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join our team, playing a key role in tax compliance, strategy, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions. This position is ideal for a tax professional with expertise in Direct, Indirect, or International Tax who can combine technical excellence with strategic insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex corporate tax and VAT returns, and deliver tax advisory outputs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare robust deferred tax calculations and IFRS-aligned tax disclosures for financial reporting.
• Advise on cross-border tax matters, including transfer pricing, international transactions, and tax developments.
• Strengthen and embed tax controls in alignment with group governance objectives.
• Support internal tax audits, revenue authority engagements, and litigation processes.
• Contribute to board-level reporting, including risk management disclosures and statutory compliance reviews.
• Research tax-related matters affecting the Group for discussion at the Tax Forum.
• Lead initiatives to build a technical centre of excellence, including:
  • Conducting subject-matter research on key jurisdictions or tax types.
  • Delivering technical training to finance teams and internal stakeholders.
  • Leading cross-border tax consultations with group companies.
  • Drafting and refining tax policies, procedures, and internal guidance to enhance compliance maturity.

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom degree with postgraduate specialisation in Taxation or Accounting (e.g., Honours).
• Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant tax experience.
• Multi-jurisdictional or multi-disciplinary tax experience advantageous.
• Experience in the retail industry is an added advantage.

Competencies

Skills

• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and reporting processes, including applicable legislation.
• Ability to prepare and review deferred tax schedules, analyse temporary differences, and apply tax rates accurately.
• Excellent analytical thinking with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills essential.

Attributes

• Passionate about tax and motivated to deliver excellence.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Self-starter capable of managing tasks independently.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, organisational skills, and a solution-driven approach.
• Professional, positive, and committed to high standards.

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