Tax Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work setup

Home office stipend

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Tax Specialist to join a remote finance team. The role involves managing tax compliance, planning, and advisory services across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and optimizing strategies in a remote-first setup from Pretoria while serving clients nationally.

The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in corporate tax, advisory, or compliance, with strong SA tax knowledge and experience with tax software and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Law is required.
• Master's degree or SAIT qualification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in corporate tax, advisory, or compliance roles.
• In-depth knowledge of South African tax law and international tax principles.
• Experience with tax software and advanced Excel for financial modeling and analysis.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tax projects in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all national and international tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Develop and implement effective tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maximize after-tax returns.
• Provide expert advice on tax implications of business decisions, transactions, and new regulations.
• Conduct tax research and analysis to support business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Liaise with tax authorities and external tax advisors as needed.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation and advise the company accordingly.

Skills

Tax research

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Taxation

Master's degree or SAIT qualification

Tools

Tax software

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Tax Specialist to join their remote finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the company's tax compliance, planning, and advisory services across all jurisdictions. You will ensure adherence to tax laws, optimize tax strategies, and provide critical support to business operations. This position is ideal for an experienced tax professional who thrives in a remote-first environment , values autonomy, and is keen to contribute to efficient tax management and strategic financial planning for a forward-thinking organization operating from Pretoria , serving clients nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all national and international tax regulations and filing requirements.


• Develop and implement effective tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maximize after-tax returns.


• Provide expert advice on tax implications of business decisions, transactions, and new regulations.


• Conduct tax research and analysis to support business operations and strategic initiatives.


• Liaise with tax authorities and external tax advisors as needed.


• Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation and advise the company accordingly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Law.


• A Master's degree or specialized tax qualification (e.g., SAIT) is highly preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in corporate tax, advisory, or compliance roles.


• In-depth knowledge of South African tax law and international tax principles.


• Experience with tax software and advanced Excel for financial modeling and analysis.


• Excellent research and analytical skills , with strong attention to detail.


• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tax projects in a remote setting .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.


• Generous annual leave and paid time off.


• A fully remote work setup with a stipend for home office expenses.


• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in tax law.