Flight Centre Travel Group

Tax Specialist - RSA

Flight Centre Travel Group  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Join Flight Centre Travel Group as a Tax Specialist and play a key role in shaping the tax landscape for our South African operations. This is a hands-on and strategic position where you’ll drive compliance, influence risk management, and partner with finance and operational leaders. You’ll be part of a collaborative global tax network, contributing to impactful decisions while improving systems and processes that support business growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end tax compliance functions across all FC RSA entities
• Prepare and file corporate income tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee VAT, employment taxes, and other tax obligations including withholding taxes
• Prepare tax effect accounting work papers for audits and statutory reporting
• Liaise with Global Tax teams, external auditors, and internal stakeholders
• Handle all SARS communications, queries, and audits
• Identify tax risks and implement solutions in response to legislative changes
• Provide tax advisory support to operational and finance leaders
• Drive continuous improvement of tax policies, systems, and processes
• Support payroll team with employment tax matters
• Deliver tax training and induction sessions to finance teams
• Participate in tax-related projects, research, and implementation initiatives
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across finance and operations
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualification in a finance discipline
• Professional affiliation preferred (SAICA, SAIPA or SAIT)
• 3–5 years’ experience in corporate tax or a reputable chartered firm
• Strong tax technical knowledge across corporate tax, VAT, and employment taxes
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience within the broader finance function is advantageous
• Willingness to travel as required
Flight Centre Travel Group

About Flight Centre Travel Group

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel companies, employing 15,000 like-minded individuals – known as ‘Flighties’.

Our story dates to 1973, when founder Graham Turner (aka “Skroo") and friend Geoff “Spy” Lomas buy a double-decker bus and take off on their first tour around Spain, Portugal and Morrocco, 3 years later forming the first business, Top Deck. After flight deregulations in the 80s our first retail "Flight Centre" stores opened in Australia in 1982, London in 1984, and NZ in 1987.

1987 was also the year we held our first “Global Gathering” awards event celebrating our amazing people, a tradition that continues to this day.

And in 2025 we launched our very first loyalty program, World360 Rewards! Our Australian customers now able to earn and redeem points across Flight Centre, Travel Associates, and Cruiseabout.

We’re in our 40s now and a lot has changed! With global headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, our company owned leisure and corporate travel businesses span three major regions: APAC, The Americas and EMEA.

Our flagship corporate travel management brand, FCM, extends our reach even further through a network covering over 100 countries via both company-owned operations and independent licensees.

With 30 brands across our global footprint, our team spans from customer-facing to internal support roles. The opportunities just as diverse – from a Travel Consultant at Flight Centre or Envoyage, to a Machine Learning Scientist in one of our tech pillars.

Together, we live and breathe our number one philosophy, Our People, driven by our purpose ‘To open up the world for those who want to see’.

Our values are simple and powerful - Ownership, Egalitarianism and Irreverence.

We support our people with opportunities to help you thrive, connect, give, move and be rewarded. Our people have access to a suite of curated benefits to ensure holistic wellbeing – from mental and physical health to financial freedom. 

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
South Brisbane, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
fctgl.com
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