Corporate Tax Compliance Officer

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

Job summary

A professional services firm seeks a tax professional to manage a diverse corporate tax portfolio. You will prepare tax returns, handle assessments, and consult with clients. Candidates should have a degree in Tax or Accounting and a strong understanding of SA corporate tax. This hybrid position offers exposure to various clients and industries within a stable team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries

Stable established team with global reach

Qualifications

• 12 years post-articles in tax compliance is ideal.
• Strong understanding of SA corporate tax, trusts, and exempt entities.
• Self-motivation to manage a portfolio without daily oversight.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse corporate tax portfolio from start to finish.
• Preparing and reviewing annual provisional and dividends tax returns.
• Consulting directly with clients on tax-related queries.

Skills

Compliance Management

Risk Management

Financial Services

Cost Accounting Standards

Research Experience

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Tax or Accounting

Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles

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 on the right side of tax law.

You’ll 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 finalise 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 in tax compliance
• Strong understanding of SA corporate tax trusts and exempt entities
• Solid grasp of financial statements and the ability to spot tax implications
• Self‑motivation to manage a portfolio without daily oversight

What’s in it for you

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

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

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

Vacancy: 1