Tax Accountant (Tax Practitioner)

ACCA Careers; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global solutions provider seeks a qualified Tax Accountant in Johannesburg. Responsibilities include preparing tax computations, ensuring compliance, and liaising with clients and SARS. Ideal candidates will possess a CA (SA) or SAIPA qualification, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This role offers opportunities for professional development in the field of taxation.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified CA (SA) or similar.
• Registered Tax Practitioner required.
• Exposure to taxation during articles training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax computations.
• Coordinate timely filing of tax returns.
• Monitor client tax compliance and produce KPIs.

Skills

Qualified CA (SA)

Experience in taxation

Proactive mindset

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Education

CA (SA) or SAIPA candidate

Job description

Overview

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business reaches globally, services locally and provides cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our team has delivered on growth and transformation, and we are represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. At Apex Group, we will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we will provide support to help you be at the top of your game, with the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you.

Job Title: Tax Accountant (Tax Practitioner)

Location: Johannesburg

Job specification

• Prepare / Review tax computations.
• Coordinate internally to ensure timely filing of quarterly and annual tax returns for all clients.
• Monitor status of client tax compliance by reviewing the tax reports and producing KPIs.
• Assist with regular internal training sessions/tax updates sessions.
• Provide technical support on tax matters to client service units based on established procedures.
• Assist in preparation of tax technical papers and new tax procedures.
• Review queries received for all clients centrally and provide guidance to client service units on required course of action.
• Liaise with clients in respect of SARS queries, and review/amend reply to letters and supporting documents.
• Liaise with SARS in respect of client tax matters and attend meetings with SARS officers on behalf of clients.
• Assist in drafting and submitting application for tax rulings.
• Conduct applied research on domestic and international tax issues.
• Review changes in tax laws, analyse implications and arrange for implementation of same.
• Any other duty that may be communicated to you by your Manager and Directors.

Skills Required

• Recently qualified CA (SA) or a candidate with SAICA articles with audit training experience or a SAIPA candidate with an interest in international tax and research.
• A registered Tax Practitioner.
• Candidate must have had exposure to taxation during their articles training.
• Attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
• Organised and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Has a proactive mindset and can work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• A natural problem solver and pragmatic approach in dealing with technical or operational issues.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint usage.