Head of Tax

SET Recruitment Consultants; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Tax professional to lead their growing Tax department. This role involves managing tax advisory services, ensuring compliance, and engaging with high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in taxation and a Chartered Accountant qualification, along with over 10 years of relevant experience. You will play a crucial role in operational and financial management while fostering collaboration across departments. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a boutique advisory firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant tax experience with high-net-worth individuals.
• Strong background in multi-jurisdictional tax considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Tax department, ensuring compliance and advisory excellence.
• Engage clients and develop business opportunities while overseeing financial operations.

Skills

Tax advisory

Compliance

Client engagement

Business development

Operational management

Financial management

Education

Master’s degree in taxation

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Job description

Superb career opportunity with boutique, growing advisory firm for a highly experienced individual to grow the Tax department. Reporting to the partners you will be responsible for :

• Tax department leadership and management
• Tax advisory and Compliance
• Estate Planning and Executorship oversight
• Client engagement and business development
• Operational and Financial Management
• Collaboration and Cross-department support

Qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree in taxation, Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) (or an equivalent qualification).
• 10+ years of relevant tax experience, with a strong background in :
• High-net-worth individual taxation.
• Multi-jurisdictional tax considerations (while remaining SA-based in advice).
• SARS compliance, tax audits, and dispute resolution.
• Managing and growing a tax department in a professional services firm.