Tax Accountant

About the role

The Tax Accountant will ensure accurate tax compliance and reporting for Life & Savings entities, handling PAYE, IT3 filings and related obligations. You will work closely with tax teams and business stakeholders to maintain strong governance, data integrity and timely submissions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review PAYE reconciliations and tax returns for assigned entities.
• Respond to SARS queries and internal escalations, managing AA88 Garnishee Orders.
• Prepare, validate and submit IT3B, IT3C, IT3F, and IT3S third‑party data files.
• Manage Chargeable Events Certificate (CEC) reporting and maintain accurate customer tax records in internal systems and SARS eFiling.
• Monitor SARS notifications, assessments and deadlines, escalating issues as needed.
• Support senior team members during audits, verifications and data reviews.
• Assist in developing tax systems, data flows and reporting tools.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and yearly tax accounting procedures and PAYE compliance monitoring.
• Prepare tax dashboards and coordinate annual/bi‑annual PAYE filing seasons.
• Identify and implement strategies to minimise tax risk.

Required profile

• Self‑driven, high‑integrity individual with strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Required skills

• PAYE reporting and reconciliation
• IT3 filing (B, C, F, S)
• SARS eFiling platform
• Tax accounting procedures