Senior Tax Consultant / Accountant

SkillsGro; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillsgro in Durban is seeking a Senior Tax Consultant / Accountant to join our dynamic team. The role involves tax planning, compliance, and advisory services to clients, and preparing and analysing financial statements and tax returns in line with tax laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting firm, be proficient with CaseWare and Pastel, and hold an Accounting degree or higher diploma. Travel to clients and meeting deadlines are required.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or higher diploma is required.
• Completed Articles.
• Affiliations to SAICA/SAIPA/ACC/CIMA/SAIBA preferred.
• Pastel and CaseWare experience imperative.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
• Prepare monthly management reports.
• Draft annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors using CaseWare.
• Prepare income tax returns and VAT returns.
• Attend SARS correspondence and respond to notices.
• Travel to clients as needed.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Advisory services

Financial statement preparation

Education

Accounting Degree or Higher Diploma

Tools

CaseWare

Pastel

Job description

Job Title: Senior Tax Consultant / Accountant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Tax Consultant / Accountant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide tax planning, compliance, and advisory services to clients. He/she will be responsible for preparing and analysing financial statements and tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. They will work closely with internal teams, and external stakeholders to optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities. The ideal candidate must have 3 - 5 years experience in an accounting firm.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
• Produce monthly management reports.
• Full accounting function to trial balance.
• Drafting of annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors on CaseWare .
• Provide advice on all tax and accounting matters.
• Must have experience on e-filing.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and companies, VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies and trusts.
• Prepare 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.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner.
• Must be willing to travel to clients.

Minimum Requirements :

• Accounting Degree or Higher Diploma. This is non-negotiable.
• Completed Articles.
• Affiliations to SAICA, SAIPA, ACC, CIMA and SAIBA are preferred.
• Working Pastel Experience and knowledge.
• Knowledge on CaseWare and Pastel is imperative .
• At least 3 - 5 years experience in an accounting environment.
• Own Vehicle.
• Valid drivers license (non-negotiable)