Remote Tax Specialist – South Africa (Corporate & Intl)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading international financial services firm to hire a Remote Tax Specialist. This fully remote role operates within South Africa and involves delivering compliant tax advice, research, and planning in a global context.

You will prepare corporate and personal tax returns, liaise with tax authorities, and support internal teams while staying up-to-date with SA and international tax law.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), CTA, or Master Tax Practitioner is essential.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate tax or international tax.
• Extensive knowledge of South African tax legislation and international tax principles.
• Proficiency in tax preparation software and advanced Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for remote work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file tax returns for corporate entities and individuals.
• Conduct tax research and provide guidance on complex tax matters and legislative changes.
• Assist in development and implementation of tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities.
• Liaise with tax authorities and respond to inquiries or audits.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the organization.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all tax-related transactions in the accounting system.
• Support cross-functional teams with tax implications of business decisions.
• Maintain knowledge of international tax treaties and transfer pricing regulations.
• Assist in preparing tax provisions for financial statements.
• Deliver training on tax topics to internal departments.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Analytical thinking

Remote work discipline

Education

Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, Law or related field

CA(SA), CTA, Master Tax Practitioner

Tools

Tax preparation software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading international financial services firm to hire a Remote Tax Specialist. This fully remote role operates within South Africa and involves delivering compliant tax advice, research, and planning in a global context.

You will prepare corporate and personal tax returns, liaise with tax authorities, and support internal teams while staying up-to-date with SA and international tax law.