Tax Accountant with French for African Markets
Network Finance · Johannesburg East, Gauteng
Overview
Network Finance is looking for a Tax Accountant who speaks French to handle tax compliance across French speaking African countries. This permanent role in Johannesburg East is perfect for someone with 3 to 5 years of tax accounting experience who enjoys working across different jurisdictions. You will prepare and submit tax returns, monitor tax law changes, and keep accurate records. If you have a strong eye for detail and want to grow your tax career in an international finance environment, this could be a great fit.
About the role
As a Tax Accountant at Network Finance in Johannesburg East, you will play a key role in supporting tax compliance for French speaking African markets. This is a permanent, full time position where you will work closely with tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
Your day to day will involve preparing and submitting monthly and annual tax returns, ensuring everything is accurate and on time. You will also keep an eye on tax law changes in the relevant countries and make sure the business stays compliant. Maintaining proper tax records and supporting documentation will be part of your routine, along with assisting with tax reconciliations, reporting, and resolving any tax related queries that come up.
Application note: The listing does not provide a specific application email or form. Please apply through the PNet listing or contact the recruiter, Simphiwe Jele, directly if you need more details. Make sure your CV clearly shows your French language skills and your experience with tax submissions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of relevant tax accounting experience
- Proven experience preparing and submitting monthly and annual tax returns
- Strong knowledge of corporate taxation, VAT, withholding tax, and tax compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately
- Strong communication skills in French
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and organisation
Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit monthly and annual tax returns
- Ensure accurate and timely tax compliance across French speaking African countries
- Monitor tax regulations and legislative changes across relevant jurisdictions
- Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation
- Assist with tax reconciliations and reporting
- Resolve tax related queries
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Finance
- Location
- Johannesburg East, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R50k to R58k per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Tax Accountant role, make sure your CV clearly shows your French language ability and your hands on experience with tax returns, VAT, and withholding tax. The recruiter will want to see specific examples of tax submissions you have handled, especially if they involved multiple countries or jurisdictions.
Since this role covers French speaking African markets, you might be asked in an interview about how you keep up with changing tax laws and how you manage deadlines across different countries. Be ready to talk about your attention to detail and how you stay organised when working with multiple compliance requirements. A bachelor's degree in accounting or taxation is required, so have your academic transcript and degree certificate ready to attach.
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