Manager, Corporate Tax Consulting (Cape Town CBD)

Bdo South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Tax Consulting Manager to lead their team in Cape Town. This role involves guiding clients through complex tax issues, preparing accurate tax computations, and ensuring compliance with corporate law. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and leadership skills, with a proven track record in corporate tax consulting. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving business development and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about tax consulting and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking firm, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Tax consultant.
• Minimum 2 years as a Corporate Tax manager with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review income tax and deferred tax computations.
• Manage client relationships and assist with SARS audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership and supervising skills

Excellent writing skills

Relating and Networking skills

Planning and organisational skills

Education

BCom Accounting

BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation

M.Com or Hdip (Tax)

CTA

SAICA and/or SAIT

Job description

Job title : Manager, Corporate Tax Consulting (Cape Town CBD)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : May 15, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Description

• BDO has a vacancy for a Corporate Tax Consulting Manager within the Corporate Tax Consulting business unit in the Tax Department. The incumbent will be reporting to the National Corporate Tax Consulting Directors. You will inter alia be responsible for :
• Assisting BDO to achieve its financial targets driving the BDO brand, business development, technical tax competence and client service in line with BDO values.
• Interpreting and applying theoretical knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of income tax and corporate law.
• Preparing and / or reviewing income tax and deferred tax computations.
• Reviewing tax computations for the audit department.
• Drafting technically correct opinions and reports for review and reviewing tax opinions and advise to be provided to clients and the audit department.
• Gathering information from different sources by using effective research tools.
• Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.
• Identifying income tax issues arising at clients and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them.
• Adapting to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.
• Liaising with audit partners and audit staff with regards to tax issues.
• Liaising with SARS.
• Visiting clients to remediate tax issues and assist clients with SARS audit and queries.
• Managing and maintaining client relationships.
• Preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.
• Producing accurate work and client deliverables to a high technical standard while coaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Managing subordinates in the corporate tax consulting team.

Requirements

Qualifications :

• BCom Accounting
• BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation
• M.Com, or Hdip (Tax) advantageous
• CTA advantageous
• SAICA and / or SAIT

Experience :

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Corporate Tax consultant
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Corporate Tax manager
• Experience working with and interpreting financial accounting records
• Excellent writing skills
• Leadership and supervising skills
• Working with people
• Adherence to principles and values
• Relating and Networking skills
• Analytical skills
• Leaning and researching skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations