Corporate Tax Compliance Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and provide clients with expert advice on tax strategy. The ideal candidate should have at least 5-7 years’ experience in tax compliance and must be well-versed in the Income Tax Act. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage client relationships are essential. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Tax compliance required.
• 2-3 years experience in a managerial role at a consulting firm.
• Experience with preparation of Corporate income tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Technical review of corporate income tax returns.
• Managing a portfolio of compliance clients.
• Ensuring tax compliance deadlines are met.

Skills

Knowledge of the Income Tax Act

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting or tax degree or similar qualification with a Tax Specialism

Job description

Line of Service

Industry / Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning compliance and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data prepare and file tax returns and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance.

Global Compliance Services (GCS) is a specialised team within Tax and Legal Services using custom built software and tailored work processes to ensure efficient and effective tax compliance services for our clients. GCS has a vacancy for a Corporate Tax Manager to assist with providing various corporate income tax compliance services to its clients and performing related administrative tasks.

Candidates based in Johannesburg or Gqeberha will be considered for this vacancy

Duties :

• Technical review of corporate income tax returns and supporting schedules using electronically captured data prepareD by Associates.
• Technical review of calculation of provisional tax payments and preparation of IRP6
• Provisional Tax returns.
• Checking of income tax assessments.
• Liaison with associates / team members regarding clients affairs.
• Managing of a portfolio of compliance clients.
• Maintaining client records and related correspondence including preparation of applicable documentation and correspondence.
• Attending to queries raised by SARS and general liaison with SARS regarding clients affairs.
• Ensuring that clients tax compliance affairs are kept up to date and that SARS deadlines are met.
• Complying with Tax risk management procedures.
• Delivering quality tax services.
• Keeping abreast with changes in Tax Legislation.
• Wip and debtor management.

Key Performance Areas :

The successful applicant should :

Have knowledge and experience in the application of the Income Tax Act.

Be computer literate and have a working knowledge of MS

Powerpoint Word and Excel. Knowledge of Google suite will be advantageous.

Have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Have the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Be accurate and have good judgmental numerical and analytical skills.

Be able to pay attention to detail and have the ability to follow through on tasks.

Be well organised.

Be motivated and confident.

Be fluent in English and be able to draft correspondence in English.

Be committed to assisting with the growth of the Global Compliance Services team.

Qualifications and experience :

An accounting or tax degree or similar qualification with a Tax Specialism

Experience in income tax and the experience with the preparation of Corporate income tax returns and related matters.

At least 5 7 years experience in Tax compliance is required with 2 3 year experience in a manager role at a consulting firm

Global Compliance Services (GCS) is a specialised team within Tax and Legal Services using custom built software and tailored work processes to ensure efficient and effective tax compliance services for our clients. GCS has a vacancy for a Corporate Tax Manager to assist with providing various corporate income tax compliance services to its clients and performing related administrative tasks.

Candidates based in Johannesburg or Gqeberha will be considered for this vacancy

Duties :

Technical review of corporate income tax returns and supporting schedules using electronically captured data prepareD by Associates.

Technical review of calculation of provisional tax payments and preparation of IRP6

Provisional Tax returns.

Checking of income tax assessments.

Liaison with associates / team members regarding clients affairs.

Managing of a portfolio of compliance clients.

Maintaining client records and related correspondence including preparation of applicable documentation and correspondence.

Attending to queries raised by SARS and general liaison with SARS regarding clients affairs.

Ensuring that clients tax compliance affairs are kept up to date and that SARS deadlines are met.

Complying with Tax risk management procedures.

Delivering quality tax services.

Keeping abreast with changes in Tax Legislation.

Wip and debtor management.

Key Performance Areas :

The successful applicant should :

Have knowledge and experience in the application of the Income Tax Act.

Be computer literate and have a working knowledge of MS

Powerpoint Word and Excel. Knowledge of Google suite will be advantageous.

Have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Have the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Be accurate and have good judgmental numerical and analytical skills.

Be able to pay attention to detail and have the ability to follow through on tasks.

Be well organised.

Be motivated and confident.

Be fluent in English and be able to draft correspondence in English.

Be committed to assisting with the growth of the Global Compliance Services team.

Qualifications and experience :

An accounting or tax degree or similar qualification with a Tax Specialism

Experience in income tax and the experience with the preparation of Corporate income tax returns and related matters.

At least 5 7 years experience in Tax compliance is required with 2 3 year experience in a manager role at a consulting firm

Education (if blank degree and / or field of study not specified)

Degrees / Field of Study required :

Degrees / Field of Study preferred :

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Accounting Practices Active Listening Analytical Thinking Coaching and Feedback Communication Corporate Tax Planning Creativity Drafting Tax Documents Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Financial Audit Financial Review Financial Statement Analysis Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity Learning Agility Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends Optimism Preparing Tax Documents Professional Courage Project Management Rapid Experimentation 15 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Government Clearance Required

Job Posting End Date

July 31 2025

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1