Lead Tax Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Lead Tax Specialist to oversee corporate taxation for its Cape Town operations. The role drives strategic tax planning, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic finance team.

The ideal candidate has a strong SA tax background, leadership experience, and is prepared to navigate transfer pricing and international tax considerations from our Cape Town office.

Formación

• Master's degree in Taxation, Law, Finance, or Accounting.
• CA(SA) or CTA with a taxation specialization.
• 8+ years corporate tax experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of South African tax law, transfer pricing, and international tax principles.
• Proven experience in tax planning, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Strong understanding of transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to Cape Town, Western Cape.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute comprehensive tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including corporate income tax, VAT, and other relevant taxes.
• Manage and oversee all tax audits, liaising directly with tax authorities.
• Provide expert advice on the tax implications of business decisions, mergers, acquisitions, and new ventures.
• Develop and implement transfer pricing policies and documentation.
• Stay updated on all relevant tax legislation changes and advise the business accordingly.
• Lead and mentor the tax team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks across the organization.
• Collaborate with finance and legal departments on tax-related matters.
• Prepare tax provisions for financial reporting purposes.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Audit management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team management

Educación

Master's degree in Taxation

CA(SA) or CTA

Herramientas

Tax software

Financial modeling

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Tax Specialist to manage their tax operations in Cape Town, Western Cape . This senior position involves overseeing all aspects of corporate taxation, ensuring compliance with national and international tax laws, and providing strategic tax planning advice to minimize liabilities and maximize after-tax returns. The role requires a deep understanding of South African tax legislation, transfer pricing, and international tax principles. The Lead Tax Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing tax strategies, managing tax audits, and staying abreast of changes in tax legislation. This is a critical role within the finance team, requiring strong leadership, analytical prowess, and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with various internal departments and external advisors. The position is based in our vibrant Cape Town office, offering a dynamic and professional work environment. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, and this role is central to achieving those goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including corporate income tax, VAT, and other relevant taxes.
• Manage and oversee all tax audits, liaising directly with tax authorities.
• Provide expert advice on the tax implications of business decisions, mergers, acquisitions, and new ventures.
• Develop and implement transfer pricing policies and documentation.
• Stay updated on all relevant tax legislation changes and advise the business accordingly.
• Lead and mentor the tax team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks across the organization.
• Collaborate with finance and legal departments on tax-related matters.
• Prepare tax provisions for financial reporting purposes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Taxation, Law, Finance, or Accounting.
• A professional qualification such as CA(SA) or CTA, with a specialization in taxation.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate tax, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of South African tax law, double tax agreements, and international tax principles.
• Proven experience in tax planning, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Strong understanding of transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in tax research software and financial modeling.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to Cape Town, Western Cape .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Opportunity to lead and shape tax strategy for a significant entity.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for exceptional candidates.
• Prime office location in beautiful Cape Town .
• Dynamic and challenging work environment with a focus on innovation.
• Annual leave and other statutory benefits.