Tax Compliance Manager

Pwc South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tax compliance services is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to oversee various compliance tasks and manage client affairs in Johannesburg or Gqeberha. The role involves technical reviews of tax returns, effective client management, and ensuring adherence to tax legislation, suitable for candidates with extensive experience in tax compliance and management.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in accounting or tax with specialization.
• 5-7 years of tax compliance experience, including managerial.
• Experience in preparing corporate tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Technical review of corporate tax returns and provisional tax calculations.
• Managing a portfolio of compliance clients and their documentation.
• Ensuring deadlines for tax compliance are met and procedures followed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accounting or tax degree

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Global Compliance Services ('GCS') is a specialised team within Tax and Legal Services that uses custom-built software and tailored work processes to ensure efficient and effective tax compliance services for our clients.

GCS has a vacancy for a Corporate Tax Manager to assist with providing various corporate income tax compliance services to clients and performing related administrative tasks. Candidates based in Johannesburg or Gqeberha will be considered.

Responsibilities:

1. Technical review of corporate income tax returns and supporting schedules using electronically captured data prepared by Associates.
2. Technical review of provisional tax calculations and preparation of IRP6 Provisional Tax returns.
3. Checking of income tax assessments.
4. Liaison with associates/team members regarding clients' affairs.
5. Managing a portfolio of compliance clients.
6. Maintaining client records and related correspondence, including preparation of documentation.
7. Attending to queries raised by SARS and liaising with SARS regarding clients' affairs.
8. Ensuring tax compliance deadlines are met and procedures are followed.
9. Delivering quality tax services and keeping abreast of legislative changes.
10. Managing work in progress and debtors.

Key Performance Areas:

• Knowledge and experience in applying the Income Tax Act.
• Computer literacy with MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel; knowledge of Google Suite is advantageous.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and work independently or in a team.
• Accuracy, judgmental, numerical, and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English and ability to draft correspondence.
• Motivated, confident, and committed to team growth.

Qualifications and Experience:

• An accounting or tax degree or similar qualification with a tax specialism.
• Experience in income tax, including preparation of corporate income tax returns.
• At least 5–7 years' experience in tax compliance, with 2–3 years in a managerial role at a consulting firm.