Remote Senior Tax Specialist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic virtual work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Tax Specialist to lead tax strategy and compliance across the organization. This fully remote role provides expert tax advice, planning, audits, and staying ahead of evolving tax laws in a cross-functional setup.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in corporate tax, strong knowledge of SA and international tax principles, and proven experience managing audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor1s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law; Master1s in Taxation or equivalent qualification required.
• Minimum of 7 years progressive experience in corporate tax focusing on planning and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of South African tax legislation and international tax principles.
• Proven experience in managing tax audits and resolving complex tax issues.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies to minimize tax burden.
• Ensure compliance with national and international tax laws and regulations, including corporate tax, VAT, and withholding taxes.
• Lead and manage tax audits, acting as primary contact with tax authorities.
• Provide expert tax advice on business transactions, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct tax research and stay abreast of legislative changes, assessing their impact on the company.
• Prepare and review tax provisions for financial statements and ensure accurate tax reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor1s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law

Master1s in Taxation or equivalent (e.g., CA(SA), CTA)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Tax Specialist to lead their tax strategy and compliance efforts. This fully remote position offers the chance to provide expert tax advice and management across the organization, ensuring optimal tax positioning and adherence to all legislative requirements. You will be instrumental in developing sophisticated tax planning strategies, managing tax audits, and staying ahead of evolving tax laws. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of national and international tax regulations and excel in a virtual environment, collaborating effectively with stakeholders across various departments. This is a key role for a proactive tax professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies to minimize the company's overall tax burden.
• Ensure compliance with all national and international tax laws and regulations, including corporate tax, VAT, and withholding taxes.
• Lead and manage tax audits, acting as the primary point of contact with tax authorities.
• Provide expert tax advice on business transactions, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct tax research and stay abreast of legislative changes, assessing their impact on the company.
• Prepare and review tax provisions for financial statements and ensure accurate tax reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law; a Master’s in Taxation or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CTA) is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, with a strong focus on tax planning and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of South African tax legislation and a strong understanding of international tax principles.
• Proven experience in managing tax audits and resolving complex tax issues.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration and stakeholder management.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuous learning.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking virtual work environment.