Senior Tax Consultant / Accountant

Catch Recruit; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Catch Recruit in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Senior Tax Consultant / Accountant to provide tax planning, compliance and advisory services. You will prepare financial statements and tax returns, while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize tax strategies and minimize liabilities.

Minimum requirements include an Accounting degree or higher diploma, completed articles, and preferred affiliations to SAICA/SAIPA/ACC/CIMA/SAIBA.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or higher diploma is required.
• Articles completed is mandatory.
• Affiliations to SAICA, SAIPA, ACC, CIMA and SAIBA preferred.
• Pastel and CaseWare knowledge is imperative.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
• Produce monthly management reports.
• Full accounting function to trial balance.
• Draft annual financial statements for companies, trusts and sole proprietors using CaseWare.
• Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and entities; file VAT returns.
• Attend SARS correspondence and respond to notices.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Skills

Tax advisory

Tax planning

Financial reporting

Client communication

Education

Accounting Degree or Higher Diploma

Completed Articles

Tools

CaseWare

Pastel

Job description

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 with 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 of CaseWare and Pastel is imperative.
• At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment.
• Own Vehicle and Valid driver’s license.

If you meet the above qualifications and are passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals, we encourage you to apply.