Tax Manager

Kpmg South Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Tax Manager to lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional tax consulting services. This role involves managing client relationships, ensuring compliance with tax legislation, and providing high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in tax-related fields and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and numerical skills. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions and client success. If you are driven and adaptable, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tax consulting and compliance.
• Strong academic background in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage team and deliver high-quality tax consulting services.
• Liaise with clients and provide effective solutions to tax-related issues.

Skills

Report writing skills

Numerical skills

Team management

Client communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Education

BCom

LLB

CA (SA)

HDip (Tax)

Higher qualification in Tax

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 environments

Qualifications And Experience

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