Tax Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support for continuous learning

Tax strategy advisor in Port Elizabeth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly knowledgeable Tax Specialist to join the finance team in Port Elizabeth. You will manage tax compliance, planning, and advisory functions across jurisdictions, ensuring timely SARS filings and identifying planning opportunities.

The role requires deep SA tax law knowledge and strong analytical ability. With 6+ years in corporate tax, you will advise on business decisions, stay current on legislation changes, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), CTA, or Master's in Taxation is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate tax.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SA tax legislation for corporate income tax, VAT, PAYE, and other taxes.
• Prepare and review tax returns and computations, ensuring timely submission to SARS.
• Identify and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Provide expert tax advice and support to internal stakeholders on transactions.
• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the company.
• Liaise with tax authorities and external tax advisors as required.

Skills

SA Tax Law

Tax Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Advisory

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Law

CA(SA)/CTA/Master's in Taxation

Tools

Tax research tools

Tax compliance software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly knowledgeable and proactive Tax Specialist to join their finance department in Port Elizabeth . This role is essential for managing the company's tax compliance, planning, and advisory functions across various jurisdictions. You will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate tax filings, identifying tax planning opportunities, and advising on the tax implications of business decisions. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of South African tax law and a proven ability to navigate complex tax issues. This position offers a significant opportunity to impact the company's financial strategy and compliance efforts in a key regional hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African tax legislation and regulations for corporate income tax, VAT, PAYE, and other taxes.
• Prepare and review tax returns and computations, ensuring timely submission to the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
• Identify and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position and mitigate risks.
• Provide expert tax advice and support to internal stakeholders on various business transactions and initiatives.
• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company.
• Liaise with tax authorities and external tax advisors as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), CTA, or Master's in Taxation is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate tax, either in practice or industry.
• In-depth knowledge of South African tax law, SARS procedures, and international tax principles.
• Experience with tax research tools and tax compliance software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work on challenging tax matters in a supportive environment.
• Be a key advisor for tax strategy in Port Elizabeth .