Corporate Tax Compliance Officer

Ca Financial Appointments; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee a diverse tax portfolio and ensure compliance with tax laws. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Tax or Accounting, completed relevant articles, and experience in managing corporate tax, trusts, and client consultations. This role offers a hybrid working environment and exposure to a variety of clients across industries.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Exposure to a variety of clients and industries

Stable, established team with global reach

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles with experience in tax compliance.
• Strong understanding of SA corporate tax, trusts, and exempt entities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a portfolio independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse corporate tax portfolio from start to finish.
• Preparing and reviewing annual provisional and dividends tax returns.
• Handling SARS assessments and objections.

Skills

Compliance Management

Risk Management

Financial Services

Cost Accounting Standards

Research Experience

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Tax or Accounting

Job description

Job Description

Ready to take ownership of a large, diverse tax portfolio and work with an experienced, supportive team? This is your chance to step into a role where your expertise will directly shape client outcomes and help businesses stay compliant with tax laws.

You will be joining a well-established professional services firm with an international network and a strong local reputation.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing a diverse corporate tax portfolio (companies, trusts, exempt entities) from start to finish
• Preparing and reviewing annual provisional and dividends tax returns
• Handling SARS assessments, objections, and dispute resolution
• Applying for tax clearances and directives
• Consulting directly with clients and managing SARS-related queries and verifications
• Working closely with your Tax Compliance Administrator to review and finalize work

What we're looking for:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Tax or Accounting
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles, ideally with 12 years post-articles experience in tax compliance
• Strong understanding of SA corporate tax, trusts, and exempt entities
• Solid grasp of financial statements and the ability to identify tax implications
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a portfolio independently

What's in it for you:

• Hybrid working environment
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• A stable, established team with global reach

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Required Experience: Unclear seniority level

Key Skills: Compliance Management, Risk Management, Financial Services, PCI, Banking, Cost Accounting Standards, Quality Systems, Research Experience, NIST Standards, Securities Law, SOX, ISO 27000

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: Years (unspecified)

Vacancy: 1