Finance/Accounting - Other Finance/Accounting Eastern Cape FULL TIME Job Summary Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Tax Leadership * Provide expert technical oversight across all major tax types, including: + Income Tax (Individuals, Companies, Trusts) + Provisional Tax + VAT + PAYE and related payroll taxes + Dividends Tax and Withholding Taxes * Review and sign off on complex tax computations, returns, and submissions. * Interpret and apply current tax legislation, case law, and SARS practice notes. * Provide guidance on complex tax structures, transactions, and compliance matters. * Ensure tax advice and submissions are technically sound, defensible, and well‑documented. 1. SARS Engagement & Dispute Resolution * Manage and oversee all complex SARS interactions, including: + Audits and verifications + Requests for Information (RFIs) + Requests for Reasons (RFRs) + Objections and appeals + Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) matters * Draft, review, and approve detailed technical responses to SARS. * Act as the escalation point for high‑risk or contentious SARS matters. * Ensure all deadlines are monitored and met, and risks are proactively managed. 1. People & Team Management * Lead, manage, and develop the tax team, including: + Tax administrators, consultants, and senior tax staff * Allocate work appropriately based on complexity, capacity, and competence. * Conduct performance management, coaching, mentoring, and skills development. * Identify training needs and ensure ongoing technical and professional development. * Foster a high‑performance, accountable, and collaborative team culture. 1. Client Service & Advisory * Act as a senior tax contact for key clients. * Communicate complex tax matters clearly and practically to clients. * Support client retention and growth through high‑quality service and trusted advice. * Identify opportunities for tax planning, advisory, and additional services. * Ensure a consistent, professional client experience across the tax department. 1. Operational & Quality Management * Ensure tax work is delivered: + Accurately + Timeously + In line with internal SOPs and professional standards * Monitor departmental workflows, deadlines, and capacity. * Maintain and improve tax processes, templates, and checklists. * Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all tax matters. * Contribute to departmental budgeting, productivity, and profitability. 1. Compliance & Professional Standards * Ensure compliance with: + SARS requirements + Professional body standards + Internal policies and procedures * Stay up to date with legislative changes and ensure timely implementation. * Ensure CPD requirements are met (self and team, where applicable). Qualifications & Experience Essential * Relevant Tax Degree / Postgraduate Tax Qualification * Minimum 5–8 years relevant tax experience, with exposure to complex tax matters * Proven experience managing and leading a team * Strong experience dealing directly with SARS audits, disputes, and technical queries * Excellent, up‑to‑date knowledge of South African tax legislation Advantageous * Professional registration (e.g. SAIT, SAICA, SAIPA) * Experience in a professional services / advisory firm environment * Exposure to tax planning and structuring Key Competencies & Skills * Strong technical tax competence * Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills * High attention to detail and quality * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to manage complexity and competing deadlines * Leadership, coaching, and people‑management capability * Professional judgment and ethical decision‑making * Client‑focused mindset Performance Measures (Indicative)Quality and accuracy of tax work * SARS outcomes and dispute resolution success * Timeliness of submissions and responses * Team productivity, capability, and engagement * Client satisfaction and retention Compliance with internal standards and procedures Staff Solutions Recruiter