Senior Tax Consultant
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Contract
- Permanent
- Salary (as advertised)
- Market related
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is a permanent, full-time Senior Tax Consultant / Accountant position located in Durban or Johannesburg, South Africa, within an independent, specialist financial brokerage. The role involves managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing the full accounting and tax function, and providing tax planning, compliance, and advisory services. The salary is market-related and commensurate with experience. The role is advertised by Hire Resolve, a recruitment company specialising in finance careers. **What you will do** * Manage the full accounting function for a portfolio of clients, including processing transactions through to trial balance. * Prepare monthly management reports and draft annual financial statements for companies, trusts and sole proprietors using CaseWare. * Prepare and submit individual and company income tax returns, as well as VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies and trusts. * Manage SARS correspondence, submit notices of objection and attend to suspension of debt applications through e-filing. * Provide clients with advice on accounting and tax matters, identifying opportunities to optimise tax strategies and minimise tax liabilities. * Work closely with clients and internal teams, maintaining professional relationships and providing reliable service. * Travel to client premises when required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education:** Accounting Degree or Higher Diploma (non-negotiable). * **Articles:** Completed accounting articles. * **Experience:** 3–5 years' experience within an accounting firm or accounting practice. * **Professional Affiliations:** Membership with SAICA, SAIPA, ACCA, CIMA or SAIBA is preferred. * **Software Knowledge:** Practical working knowledge of CaseWare and Pastel is imperative. * **Tax Knowledge:** Strong understanding of SARS e-filing, income tax, VAT and tax compliance. * **Logistics:** Own reliable vehicle and a valid driver's licence (non-negotiable). * **Attributes:** Professional, deadline-driven, able to work under pressure and comfortable managing multiple client portfolios. **Who should apply** This role is suited to an experienced Tax Consultant / Accountant and experienced accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career. Ideal candidates will have a background in an accounting firm, strong SARS e-filing knowledge, practical experience using CaseWare and Pastel, and possess attributes such as being professional, deadline-driven, able to work under pressure, and comfortable managing multiple client portfolios. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/auditing/johannesburg/senior-tax-consultant-id-7611986 Source: jobmail
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At a glance
- At least 3 years of experience.
- Sage / Pastel
- Agile / Scrum
- Driver's licence
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