Senior Tax Consultant - VAT

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Job Description

BDO Johannesburg has a vacancy for a Senior Consultant within the Indirect Tax Team in the Tax Department. The incumbent will be reporting to the Indirect Tax Management.

The Senior Consultant will be afforded the opportunity to lead project engagements in the team. This role will involve taking responsibility for the planning and execution/delivery of engagements, leading projects to achieve building and maintaining client relationships while delivering on this.

In addition, the Senior Consultant will be expected to get involved with the day-to-day operations, which include (but are not limited to) functions such as:

1. Assisting with all VAT Consulting related activities including, but not limited to, writing of VAT opinions, VAT reviews, VAT training, and WIP management.
2. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
3. Assisting management in establishing the nature of clients' South African business activities and assessing the VAT implications pertinent thereto.
4. Effectively driving the risk process associated with the VAT consulting environment in an attempt to avoid penalties and interest for clients.
5. Executing the overall process associated with VAT consulting.
6. Effective communication and liaison with SARS with regards to any VAT consulting-related matters.
7. Assisting with the development of junior staff both from a technical and soft skills perspective.
8. Assisting BDO to achieve its financial targets by driving the BDO brand, business development, technical tax competence, and client service in line with BDO values.
9. Interpreting and applying theoretical and industry knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of relevant legislation.
10. Drafting technically correct opinions, advice, and reports for review to be provided to clients.
11. Gathering information from different sources by using effective research tools.
12. Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.
13. Adapting to a changing work environment and accommodating changing client demands.
14. Visiting clients to remediate tax issues and assist clients with SARS audits and queries.
15. Overall WIP management such as preparing and managing budgets, debtors, and monthly invoices.
16. Producing accurate work and client deliverables to high technical standards.
17. Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

1. BCom Accounting / LLB
2. BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation or HDip in Tax or VAT
3. Advanced VAT certificate will be advantageous

Experience:

1. 3 - 5 Years practical VAT consulting experience
2. Strong VAT technical knowledge and practical experience
3. Financial Services experience will be advantageous
4. Excellent writing skills
5. Leadership and supervising skills
6. Continuous inclination and preparedness to improve technical and other abilities
7. Ambitious to progress in a consulting environment
8. High levels of interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
9. High levels of ethical behaviour and adherence to principles and values
10. Build strong and effective relationships with internal and external clients ensuring a professional and quality service that meets required expectations and needs
11. Confident and decisive with excellent planning and organizing abilities
12. Adapting and responding to change
13. Innovatively improving systems, processes, and procedures
14. Ability to work under pressure and achieve reporting deadlines.

Salary is market-related and commensurate with experience.

The appointment will be made in terms of the firm’s Employment Equity Policy.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.