Tax Portfolio Manager: Own a Diverse Client Portfolio

Shift Pursuit (South Africa); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit in Cape Town, South Africa, seeks an experienced Tax Portfolio Manager to own a portfolio of client tax compliance, working closely with a dedicated tax team.

You will prepare returns for individuals, companies and trusts, handle SARS queries, and ensure timely submissions while building strong client relationships. This role requires meticulous attention and proactive client service.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or similar qualification – essential.
• Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling – essential.
• Experience with tax compliance for individuals, companies and trusts.
• Previous articles experience – preferred.
• Tax Practitioner registration – preferred.
• GreatSoft experience – advantageous.
• Experience with Greatsoft, SARS eFiling and/or BSharp will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals, companies and trusts.
• Manage SARS queries, verifications and related correspondence.
• Ensure all tax submissions and compliance matters are kept up to date.
• Manage client matters via SARS eFiling.
• Manage and maintain a portfolio of tax clients.
• Assist with general tax compliance matters.
• Attend to client billing for tax services.
• Work closely with the tax team and other managers on client matters.

Skills

Client relationship

Communication

Independence

Deadline management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

GreatSoft

SARS eFiling

BSharp

Job description

Shift Pursuit in Cape Town, South Africa, seeks an experienced Tax Portfolio Manager to own a portfolio of client tax compliance, working closely with a dedicated tax team.

You will prepare returns for individuals, companies and trusts, handle SARS queries, and ensure timely submissions while building strong client relationships. This role requires meticulous attention and proactive client service.