Brief Description of this Job

A national accounting, auditing and consulting firm is seeking to employ a Tax Consultant based at our offices in Centurion.

Application Requirements

• Matric
• Degree, Honours and or Masters in Taxation
• Certificate in Taxation
• Computer Literate
• Strong technical
• Knowledge of tax matters Knowledge of statutory rules

Experience

• At least 5 years working experience in a similar position

Key Responsibilities

• Consulting to staff and external clients
• Corresponding with SARS
• Assisting clients during objections/appeal cases
• Establishing sound relationships with clients
• Conducting research and providing opinions on tax related matters in order to provide appropriate high quality service
• Transfer pricing knowledge essential
• Double Tax Agreements knowledge
• Carbon Tax knowledge essential
• Have done Corporate reorganization transactions
• In depth knowledge of VAT legislation
• In depth knowledge of deferred tax
• In depth knowledge of payroll
• Responsible for coaching/training the Tax Assistants
• Billings
• Attending to VDP applications
• Attending to Offers of Compromise

Skills and Behavioural Attributes

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Team player, approachable, receptive to feedback from others
• Able to convey factual information clearly and effectively
• Ability to work with figures
• Good listening skills, actively clarifying what has been communicated to ensure understanding
• Able to build rapport at all levels
• Integrity, honesty and confidentiality
• Prioritising, ability to manage time effectively
• Results orientated, adheres to deadlines
• Ability to analyse problems and conceptualise solutions
• Ability to make rational, realistic and sound decisions based on consideration of all the facts
• Methodical, accurate and detail conscious
• Display level of patience and understanding
• Accountability and responsibility
• Customer service orientated (internal and external)
• Pro-active
• Able to work independently
• Self-motivated
• Routine orientated
• Able to delegate when necessary