Tax Manager

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 environments

Qualifications And Experience

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