Tax Manager

Introduction

A dynamic Chartered Accountant firm in the Sandton area is seeking a senior Tax Manager to join its permanent team and lead a broad tax-compliance and advisory function.

Responsibilities

• Manage Tax Consultants and a Tax Administrator.
• Drive department targets and SARS deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with clients, SARS, staff, and partners.
• Compile tax calculations and tax returns for entities and individuals.
• Complete IRP6 provisional-tax returns, issue IRP5 and IT3 certificates, and complete EMP501 reconciliations.
• Handle SARS audits, queries, objections, assessments, and high-level disputes.
• Review returns and assessments before submission and compile tax opinions.
• Provide tax consultations and advice, including tax emigration and foreign-tax or double-tax treatment.
• Manage trust returns, dividend tax, STT, Customs applications, VAT and PAYE audits, objections, and statutory registrations.
• Use eFiling and related administration; GreatSoft, EasyFile, and Excel experience are advantageous.

Profile and Requirements

• At least 10 trackable years in a tax-related position.
• Broad experience across taxation and administration assignments.
• BCom with Tax, Advanced Certificate in Tax, or Higher Diploma in Taxation.
• Must be a tax practitioner or able to register soon.
• Target-driven, deadline-focused, analytical, and able to manage clients, staff, SARS matters, and partners.