Senior Tax Consultant / Assistant Manager - Indirect Tax

Bdo South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Tax Consultant to lead VAT project engagements and develop relationships with clients. The ideal candidate should possess a BCom in Accounting or an LLB, alongside 3-5 years of VAT consulting experience. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years practical VAT consulting experience.
• Strong VAT technical knowledge and practical experience.
• Financial Services experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engagements in the Indirect Tax Team.
• Get involved in VAT consulting activities such as writing opinions and reviews.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• Assist management in assessing VAT implications.
• Drive the risk management process in VAT consulting.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Leadership and supervisory abilities

Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

Continuous willingness to improve technical skills

Education

BCom Accounting / LLB

BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation

Advanced VAT certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Overview

BDO Johannesburg has a vacancy for a Senior Tax Consultant within the Indirect Tax Team in the Tax Department.

The incumbent will report to the Indirect Tax Management.

The Senior Tax Consultant will be afforded the opportunity to lead project engagements in the team, taking responsibility for the planning and execution / delivery of engagements, and building and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead project engagements in the Indirect Tax Team, including planning and delivery to clients.

Get involved in day-to-day operations, including VAT consulting activities such as writing VAT opinions, VAT reviews, VAT training, and WIP management.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Assist management in assessing clients' South African business activities and determining VAT implications.

Drive the risk management process in VAT consulting to help avoid penalties and interest for clients.

Execute the overall VAT consulting process and liaise with SARS on VAT matters.

Support the development of junior staff in technical and soft skills.

Contribute to achieving financial targets, driving the BDO brand, business development, technical tax competence and client service in line with BDO values.

Apply theoretical and industry knowledge to practical business solutions using relevant legislation.

Draft technically correct opinions, advice and client reports for review.

Gather information from multiple sources using effective research tools.

Assist with researching and preparing proposals.

Adapt to changing work environments and client requirements.

Visit clients to remediate tax issues and to assist with SARS audits and queries.

Manage WIP, including budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.

Produce accurate work and client deliverables to high technical standards.

Utilise Microsoft Office suite proficiently.

Qualifications

BCom Accounting / LLB

BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation or HDip in Tax or VAT

Advanced VAT certificate (advantageous)

Experience

3 - 5 years practical VAT consulting experience

Strong VAT technical knowledge and practical experience

Financial Services experience (advantageous)

Competencies

Excellent writing and communication skills

Leadership and supervisory abilities

Continuous willingness to improve technical and related skills

Ambitious to progress in a consulting environment

Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

High ethical standards and adherence to principles and values

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

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