Work-Force
A Tax Consultant is needed in Mossel Bay. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.
About This Position
The Tax Consultant vacancy forms part of how the Mossel Bay branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Mossel Bay team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Mossel Bay much easier.
About the Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mossel Bay office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Diversity and Inclusion
Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mossel Bay.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.