Senior Corporate Tax Strategist — Global & SA

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid coverage

Retirement fund

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks a Senior Corporate Tax Advisor to lead corporate tax planning, compliance, and risk management across jurisdictions. The role collaborates with finance, legal, and business units to optimize tax structures while ensuring adherence to tax legislation and governance standards.

The candidate should bring extensive SA and international tax knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive tax strategy in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Tax Law, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of corporate tax advisory experience in multinational or Big4.
• Deep knowledge of SA corporate tax legislation and international tax principles.
• Experience with transfer pricing, double taxation treaties, offshore structures.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tax projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities and manage risks.
• Ensure compliance with SA and applicable international tax laws and regulations.
• Advise on tax implications of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border investments.
• Coordinate preparation and filing of corporate tax returns.
• Represent the company in dealings with tax authorities, audits and assessments.
• Advise on transfer pricing policies and documentation.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the company.
• Collaborate with finance and management to integrate tax considerations into business decisions.
• Provide training to finance and management teams on tax matters.
• Identify opportunities for tax efficiencies and implement appropriate strategies.

Skills

Tax planning

Corporate tax

Transfer pricing

Tax compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification in Tax Law / Accounting (e.g., CA(SA), CTA)

Tools

Tax research software

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks a Senior Corporate Tax Advisor to lead corporate tax planning, compliance, and risk management across jurisdictions. The role collaborates with finance, legal, and business units to optimize tax structures while ensuring adherence to tax legislation and governance standards.

The candidate should bring extensive SA and international tax knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive tax strategy in a dynamic, global environment.