Job specifications Title: SVP- Taxation Division: Group Tax Office: Cape Town Expected start date: 1 Sept 26 About the role Apex is seeking a qualified tax accountant with a passion to further develop their knowledge and skills in an exciting and challenging role. The new position will be based in Cape Town and will report to the Director of Tax Compliance, also based in Cape Town, and ultimately to Apex’s Global Head of Tax in London. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of corporation tax compliance issues and experience managing tax filings at an international level. Key responsibilities Work with external tax advisors to manage the group’s international tax compliance obligations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to evolving tax legislation. Ensure accurate and timely tax reporting under IFRS/UK GAAP and provide input into group consolidated reporting. Manage the group’s tax cash‑flow position and ensure all tax payments are correctly reflected in the plan and budget. Prepare and review VAT computations across the group (in selected jurisdictions). Participate in preparing local transfer pricing files. Collaborate with the Director of Compliance and the reporting team to ensure adherence to the group’s tax risk‑management framework. Candidate Requirements ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified (or equivalent) with more than 5 years of post‑qualification experience. Strong understanding of corporate income taxes and exposure to international tax matters. Experience with IFRS tax provisioning. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, legal, and operational teams. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and, where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr