Tax Manager Stellenbosch, South Africa

Excellent opportunity for a tax professional to join a medium size audit firm in Stellenbosch. The candidate must have the ability to attend to all tax compliance matters in the firm.

The candidate should have strong tax experience with a few years’ experience in a similar role and must be a registered Tax Practitioner.

This firm of Chartered Accountants (SA) and Registered Auditors offers a variety of services with the aim of continuously looking for cost-effective, value added solutions to our clients’ business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tax Administration and dispute resolution including but not limited to timeous submission of tax returns, provisional tax returns, lodging of disputes, requests for reasons, penalty waivers, dividends taxes, etc.
• Tax calculations and reconciliations.
• Budget management in respect of client engagements.
• Prepare proposal documents/ letters of engagement.
• Assist with department budgets.
• Review of work.
• Recommend billings amount and timings.
• Role model the organizational culture and instill culture in others.
• Assist with performance management.
• On-the-job training, coaching, and guiding.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Grow client portfolio.
• Provide technical assistance to staff members (where required).
• Research.
• Consulting and tax advice.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered Tax Practitioner.
• Degree or diploma in finance.
• Other relevant tax qualifications.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Computer literate – proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with audit software – able to navigate through and use Caseware.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS.

Additional Requirements:

• Initiative / pro-activity.
• Team leadership.
• Ability to develop talent.
• Adherence to principles and values.
• Writing and reporting skills.
• Information gathering and problem analysis skills.
• Able to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Quality and detail orientation.
• Able to work and cope under pressures and deal with setbacks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Results-driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives.

Remuneration:

• R420,000 to R480,000 pa, depending on experience.