Tax Accountant (Tax Practitioner)

Apex Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Accountant to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in a variety of tax-related tasks, including preparing and reviewing tax computations, ensuring compliance, and liaising with clients and tax authorities. The ideal candidate will be a recently qualified CA (SA) or a registered Tax Practitioner with a keen interest in international tax and research. You'll be empowered to develop your skills in a supportive environment, where your contributions will help shape industry standards and drive innovation in tax practices. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Recently qualified CA (SA) or SAIPA candidate with exposure to taxation.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax computations and coordinate timely filing.
• Liaise with clients and SARS on tax matters and compliance.

Skills

CA (SA) qualification

SAICA articles with audit training

Registered Tax Practitioner

Attention to detail

Organised and detail-oriented

Proactive mindset

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

CA (SA) or equivalent

SAIPA candidate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services.

With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across offices worldwide.

Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you.

We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game.

And we offer you 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:

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

Skills Required:

1. 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.
2. A registered Tax Practitioner.
3. Candidate must have had exposure to taxation during their articles training.
4. Attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
5. Organised and detail-oriented.
6. Willingness to learn and develop.
7. Proactive mindset and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
8. Natural problem solver with a pragmatic approach to dealing with technical or operational issues.
9. Strong communication skills.
10. Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint usage.