Tax Consultant

Belay Talent Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Belay Talent Solutions in Gauteng seeks a Tax Consultant to manage end-to-end income tax compliance for individuals and corporates, ensuring accurate submissions via e-filing and meeting statutory deadlines within tax governance frameworks.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in income tax compliance, strong technical tax capability, and meticulous attention to detail, with proficiency in English and Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Finance, Accounting, or Tax-related qualification (Diploma or Degree).
• 5+ years' experience in income tax compliance or a similar tax-focused role.
• Proven experience with e-filing systems and tax submission processes.
• Strong understanding of income tax principles and compliance frameworks.
• High level of accuracy and ability to manage deadlines in a structured environment.
• Professional proficiency in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit income tax returns accurately and on time using relevant e-filing platforms.
• Perform detailed reviews of financial records to ensure tax compliance with applicable legislation.
• Reconcile tax-related accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax law changes and compliance requirements.
• Support audits, queries, and information requests from tax authorities.
• Prepare supporting documentation for submissions and regulatory reviews.
• Collaborate with finance and payroll teams where applicable to ensure correct reporting of taxable income.

Skills

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Deadline management

English proficiency

Afrikaans proficiency

Education

Finance/Accounting/Tax qualification (Diploma or Degree)

Tools

e-filing platforms

Financial systems literacy

Job description

Tax Consultant

Join a boutique Tax & Auditing firm as an Tax Consultant, be responsible for end-to-end individual and corporate income tax compliance, with a strong focus on accurate submissions via e-filing systems, statutory deadlines with client or organisational tax governance. The position requires strong technical tax capability, attention to detail, and experience working in structured finance environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit income tax returns accurately and on time using relevant e-filing platforms.
• Perform detailed reviews of financial records to ensure tax compliance with applicable legislation.
• Reconcile tax-related accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax law changes and compliance requirements.
• Support audits, queries, and information requests from tax authorities.
• Prepare supporting documentation for submissions and regulatory reviews.
• Collaborate with finance and payroll teams where applicable to ensure correct reporting of taxable income.

Minimum Requirements:

• Finance, Accounting, or Tax-related qualification (Diploma or Degree).
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in income tax compliance or a similar tax-focused role.
• Proven experience with e-filing systems and tax submission processes.
• Strong understanding of income tax principles and compliance frameworks.
• High level of accuracy and ability to manage deadlines in a structured environment.
• Professional proficiency in English and Afrikaans.

Additional Skills (Advantageous):

• Experience in payroll-related tax reporting.
• Exposure to audit processes or SARS engagement workflows.
• Strong Excel and financial systems literacy.