Tax Manager

KPMG South Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Durban seeks a Tax Manager. The candidate will manage a team, provide tax consulting services, and liaise directly with clients. Strong educational background in tax-related fields is essential, along with excellent report writing and interpersonal skills. The role requires the ability to adapt to changing client demands and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background is preferred.
• Proficiency in all types of tax knowledge is required.
• Ability to manage and guide junior resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Proactive engagement in all aspects of tax consulting.
• Management of team and delegation to junior resources.
• Service delivery and client liaising.

Skills

Good report writing skills

Good numerical skills

Good interpersonal skills

Effective time management

Drive and enthusiasm

Adaptability

Presentation skills

Education

BCom, LLB, CA (SA), HDip (Tax) or related degrees

Higher qualification in Tax (an advantage)

Job description

KPMG Job Specification

Title: Tax Manager
Business Unit: Tax Management Services (Durban)
Reporting to: Directors

Purpose Of The Job

To be proactive in all aspects of tax consulting

Key Job Duties Or Responsibilities

• Good report writing and numerical skills
• Management of the team
• Delegation to and managing of junior resources
• Initial review support and guidance to junior resources
• Service delivery to clients
• Directly liaising with clients
• Providing high quality deliverables to clients
• Identifying opportunities at existing clients
• Tax Accrual Review experience
• SARS compliance experience
• Produce accurate work to a high technical standard
• Draft technically correct opinions and reports for review
• Interpret and apply theoretical knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of basic income tax and corporate law
• Prioritise the workload and meet required deadlines
• Gather information from different sources by using effective research tools.
• Assist with the research and preparation of proposals
• Identify problems on client guidance and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them
• Build credibility with colleagues and clients by using effective communication skills
• Contribute effectively to the discussions around work and actively participate in generating creative ideas and thoughts
• Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands
• Facilitate teamwork by sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis and actively asking questions in order to achieve personal and work goals
• Have a general knowledge of all taxes (Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Employees Tax and International Tax

Critical Interpersonal And Other Skills

• Needs to have drive and enthusiasm
• Able to demonstrate a sound technical ability and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Good numerical skills
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Effective time management skills
• Able to deliver to tight time scales
• Able to adapt to different working environment

Qualifications And Experience

• BCom, LLB, CA (SA), HDip (Tax) or related degrees
• Higher qualification in Tax (an advantage)
• Strong academic background