Accountant at Kontak Recruitment

• An established South African direct-selling organisation operating through a nationwide distributor network. The business supports entrepreneurial individuals by providing access to structured income opportunities, operational support, and compliance guidance. With a strong footprint in South Africa and selected Rest of Africa markets, the organisation places a high value on governance, sustainability, and long-term distributor success.
• We are recruiting an experienced Accountant to support multiple independent Distributors with their statutory, tax, and financial compliance obligations. This is not a traditional accounting role. The position is consultative and operational in nature, requiring regular engagement with Distributors and their external accounting firms to ensure accurate submissions, compliance, and sound financial practices.
• This is an office-based role with regular travel to Distributor locations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a tax or compliance-focused role.
• Prior experience in a tax, accounting, or consulting firm working with multiple clients.
• Proven experience preparing and submitting tax returns.
• Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling, EasyFile, and related systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle (essential).
• Fluency in English, additional African languages advantageous.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent time management and deadline focus.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Professional, service-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance and Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare, assist with, and submit VAT, PAYE, Provisional Tax, and Annual Income Tax returns (including EMP201, EMP501, ITR14).
• Ensure compliance with SARS, CIPC, and relevant regulatory bodies in South Africa and selected Rest of Africa regions.
• Monitor and manage all statutory submission deadlines.
• Liaise directly with SARS regarding audits, verifications, objections, and queries.
• Collaborate closely with Distributors’ external accountants to resolve compliance matters.
• Communicate clearly with Distributors regarding documentation, deadlines, and requirements.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of all submissions and supporting documentation.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Maintain accurate accounting records for multiple Distributors.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies timeously.
• Assist with monthly management reporting and financial statements.
• Prepare and analyse monthly Profit and Loss and Cashflow statements.
• Develop and update budgets and forecasts to assess sustainability and funding needs.
• Identify financial risks, trends, and variances, escalating concerns with practical recommendations.
• Provide ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as required.

Distributor Support and Relationship Management

• Train Distributors and their teams on financial processes and compliance best practices.
• Build and maintain positive, professional working relationships.
• Respond to financial and account-related queries promptly and accurately.