Senior Tax Consultant – SSSTC

Armstrong Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Durban seeks a Senior Tax Consultant to manage the tax functions for a diverse client portfolio. The role requires a strong background in accounting, including a relevant degree and several years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns, managing client communications, and producing financial reports. The ideal candidate will exhibit professionalism and manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in an accounting environment.
• Must have experience on e-filing.
• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting and tax function of client portfolio.
• Prepare and submit income tax, provisional tax, and VAT returns.
• Produce monthly management reports and draft annual financial statements.

Skills

Working Pastel Experience

Knowledge on Caseware

Tax advice

Education

Accounting Degree or Higher Diploma

Completed Articles

Affiliations to SAICA, SAIPA, ACCA, CIMA, and SAIBA

Job description

Main job function

The Senior tax consultant specs are as follows: –

The candidates must possess the following: –

Accounting Degree or Higher Diploma. This is non-negotiable.
Completed articles.

o Affiliations to SAICA, SAIPA, ACCA, CIMA and SAIBA are preferred.
Working Pastel Experience and knowledge.
At least 3 – 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment.
Manage full accounting and tax function of client portfolio.
Produce monthly management reports.
Full accounting function to trial balance.
Drafting of annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors on Caseware.

o Knowledge on Caseware is imperative.
Provide advice on all tax and accounting matters.
Must have experience on e-filing.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Conduct themselves in a professional manner. Adhering to professionalism as well carrying out workplace etiquette.

Prepare and submit: –
o Income tax returns for individuals and companies.
o Provisional tax returns for individuals and companies.
o VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies, and trusts.
Competent to attend to all SARS correspondence.
Filing of notices of objections and suspension of debt on e-filing.

A valid driver’s license and own vehicle. (This is non-negotiable.)
The candidate will be required to travel to clients at various locations

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.