Tax Consultant

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Medical aid & retirement

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a highly motivated Tax Consultant to join our advisory team. You will provide expert tax advice to a diverse client base, ensure compliance with SA tax law, and optimize tax positions while working in a fully remote setup.

You will analyze complex tax issues, develop planning strategies, and represent clients in SARS audits and disputes, staying updated on changes in tax legislation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, or Finance; Postgraduate qualification in Taxation is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in tax consulting or a similar tax-focused role.
• Solid understanding of South African income tax, VAT, and corporate tax legislation.
• Experience with tax research software and tax preparation tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive tax advisory services to corporate and individual clients.
• Prepare and review tax returns for various entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct tax research and provide guidance on complex tax legislation interpretations.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
• Represent clients before the SARS in audits and disputes.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations and advise clients accordingly.

Skills

Tax advisory

Analytical skills

Client communication

Tax research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, or Finance

Postgraduate qualification in Taxation (preferred)

Tools

Tax research software

Tax preparation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Tax Consultant to join their advisory team in Durban . This role focuses on providing expert tax advice to a diverse clientele, ensuring compliance with South African tax legislation and optimizing tax positions. You will analyze complex tax issues, develop tax planning strategies, and represent clients in tax disputes. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a respected firm in Durban , offering a fully remote work arrangement, which allows for a flexible and focused approach to client service and professional development, contributing to the firm's reputation for excellence in tax advisory.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive tax advisory services to corporate and individual clients.
• Prepare and review tax returns for various entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct tax research and provide guidance on complex tax legislation interpretations.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
• Represent clients before the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in audits and disputes.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations and advise clients accordingly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, or Finance; Postgraduate qualification in Taxation is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in tax consulting or a similar tax-focused role.
• Solid understanding of South African income tax, VAT, and corporate tax legislation.
• Experience with tax research software and tax preparation tools.
• Strong analytical, research, and client-facing communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant work-life balance.
• Access to professional development resources and training.
• Contribution towards medical aid and retirement savings.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse client portfolio and challenging tax matters.