Jobs at Truworths

Job Description    

• We are seeking an experienced and technically grounded tax specialist to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping tax compliance, strategy, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
• This role is ideal for a tax professional with demonstrated expertise in Direct, Indirect, or International tax, and who is ready to bridge the technical with the strategic, providing end-to-end solutions that support both statutory compliance and advisory excellence.
• If you are an experienced tax professional with demonstrable multi-disciplinary expertise intax, and wish to work at the intersection of technical delivery and strategic input, we invite you to bring your voice to our evolving tax narrative.

Key Responsibilities    

• Assume ownership of complex corporate tax and VAT returns, as well as tax advisory deliverables across multiple jurisdictions.
• Deliver robust deferred tax calculations and prepare IFRS-aligned tax disclosures for financial reporting.
• Advise on cross-border tax matters, including effects of various transaction, transfer pricing, and international tax developments.
• Strengthen and embed tax controls, ensuring alignment with group governance objectives.
• Support internal tax audits, revenue authority engagements, and litigation processes.
• Contribute to board-level reporting, including risk management disclosures and statutory compliance reviews.
• Perform research of tax related matters affecting the Group for discussion at the Tax Forum.

This role provides a structured pathway for technical and professional growth, including:

• Contribute to a technical centre of excellence, leading subject matter research on key jurisdictions or tax types.
• Deliver technical training to internal stakeholders and broader finance teams.
• Lead cross-border tax consultations and engagements with group companies.
• Draft and refine tax policy notes, procedures, and internal guidance to uplift compliance maturity.

Qualifications and Experience    
Education

• BCom degree with a postgraduate specialisation in Taxation or Accounting (e.g. Honours)

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant tax experience,
• Multi-jurisdictional or multi-disciplinary experience an advantage,
• Retail Industry experience would be advantageous.

Competencies    
Skills

• Solid understanding of tax compliance and reporting processes, including a working knowledge of applicable tax legislation.
• Keen interest in tax accounting, Ability to build or review deferred tax schedules, analyse temporary differences, and apply tax rates accurately.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access), with advanced Excel skills essential.

Attributes

• Passionate about tax.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Self-starter, highly motivated and able to manage tasks independently.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Positive energy, professionalism, and a solution-driven approach.

Deadline:15th September,2025

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Job Description    

• We’re looking for a bright, curious and business-savvy Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will support the Finance Manager with financial reporting and general accounting matters. If you enjoy translating financial data into strategic insights, thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, and are eager to make a meaningful impact, this is the role for you.
• Come work where your voice matters, your work makes a difference, and your growth is a priority.

Key Responsibilities    

Reporting

• Facilitate expense review meetings with various cost centre owners to monitor operational expense performance and assist with action points.
• Expense analysis and reporting.
• Managing budget overspend process.
• Support forecasting and long-term planning processes.
• Gross profit reconciliation and analysis.
• Assisting with the preparation of board and audit committee reporting and results presentations.
• Coordinating the integrated reporting process.
• Planning – Interim and year-end reporting timetables.
• Preparation of Management Accounts for a number of Group trading divisions and subsidiaries.
• Continuously improve systems, processes and reporting standards.

General accounting

• Provision reconciliations.
• Preparation of stock NRV calculations for the Group.
• Performing straight lining calculations in relation to rental income.
• Performing calculations such as: Sales return provision, eCommerce sales adjustment, etc.

Statutory Annual Financial Statements (AFS)

• Preparing various statutory AFS as well as AFS notes.
• Assisting external auditors in AFS related queries.

Qualifications and Experience    

• Relevant qualification essential – minimum B.Com
• Completion of articles would be advantageous + 2-3 years’ post article work experience
• Retail experience would be advantageous
• Experience in the preparation of IFRS compliant AFS

Competencies    

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter and results driven
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle EBS experience would be advantageous)
• Strong financial accounting skills 

Deadline:8th September,2025