Tax and Statutory Accountant

About the role

CHEP is seeking a Tax and Statutory Accountant to join its finance team on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis. You will support tax compliance and financial accounting across multiple countries in the SSA and ME regions while working in a hybrid environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file tax returns in coordination with internal teams and external service providers.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of indirect and direct tax accounts, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submission.
• Assist with tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, providing necessary documentation and analysis.
• Collaborate on ad‑hoc tax projects and contribute to process‑improvement initiatives.
• Maintain tax compliance calendars and standard operating procedures for tax processes.
• Support the development of strategies to optimise tax compliance and reporting efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Gather data for the preparation of tax provisions and provide general administrative support to the tax team.
• Assist with financial accounting functions, including journal preparation and month‑end close in line with IFRS.

Required profile

• Relevant tax or accounting qualification.
• Experience in tax compliance, tax return preparation and tax audit support.
• Knowledge of local and international tax regulations and IFRS reporting standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external service providers.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Opportunity to work in a global, sustainability‑focused organisation.