Tax Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Medical aid

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a knowledgeable Tax Specialist to join their Stellenbosch team. The role requires deep knowledge of SA tax law and on-site collaboration to ensure compliant, tax-efficient operations.

You will lead filing, planning, and advisory activities, staying updated on tax developments and liaising with tax authorities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, or Finance is required; a post-graduate qualification in Tax is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate tax.
• In-depth knowledge of South African tax legislation, including income tax, VAT, and capital gains tax.
• Experience with tax software and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent research, communication, and advisory capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit corporate income tax returns, VAT returns, and other statutory tax filings.
• Provide tax planning advice and implement strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Conduct tax research and stay current with changes in tax legislation and regulations.
• Advise on the tax implications of business transactions and restructurings.
• Liaise with tax authorities and manage tax audits and queries.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research

Communication

Advisory capabilities

Tax software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Law/Finance

Post-graduate qualification in Tax

Tools

Tax software

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a knowledgeable and proactive Tax Specialist to join their team in Stellenbosch . This on-site role requires a deep understanding of South African tax legislation and its application to various business scenarios. You will be responsible for tax compliance, planning, and advisory services, ensuring the company operates tax-efficiently and meets all statutory obligations. The ideal candidate is a meticulous professional with strong analytical skills and a commitment to staying abreast of tax law changes. You will be a key advisor on all tax-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit corporate income tax returns, VAT returns, and other statutory tax filings.
• Provide tax planning advice and implement strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Conduct tax research and stay current with changes in tax legislation and regulations.
• Advise on the tax implications of business transactions and restructurings.
• Liaise with tax authorities and manage tax audits and queries.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, or Finance; Post-graduate qualification in Tax (e.g., H.Dip Tax, M.Com Tax) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate tax.
• In-depth knowledge of South African tax legislation, including income tax, VAT, and capital gains tax.
• Experience with tax software and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent research, communication, and advisory capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development in tax.
• Engaging and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Company contributions to provident fund and medical aid.
• Proximity to renowned educational and business institutions.