Tax Consultant Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Finance & Banking

Overview

Hire Resolve’s Client, a reputable Accounting and Auditing firm is looking for a Tax Consultant to join their team in Cape Town. The successful candidate would be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients (including individuals, corporate entities, and trusts). The candidate would be required to liaise directly with clients and is expected to be capable of working with limited supervision from senior management.
Key duties or responsibilities:

Drafting of Tax Calculations and Income Tax returns – Mainly for individuals and deceased estates, but at times it may be necessary to prepare tax returns for Trusts and Corporates

Preparation and submission of provisional tax calculations for individuals, companies, and trusts

Sending of requests to clients for information necessary for the completion of various tax returns

Checking of Assessments

Assistance with drafting and submission of objections where necessary (Income Tax, VAT, Employees Tax)

Assistance with drafting of responses to SARS queries and SARS Audits

Declarations of Ceasing to Be Resident

Approval of International Transfer (AIT) Applications

Dividends Tax returns

Tax Directive Applications

Account Maintenance for all tax types

Attending SARS Appointments where required

Dealing with client queries and requests

Minimum requirements:

A minimum of 3 – 5 years prior experience working within a similar role.

Solid knowledge of the Income Tax Act, the tax systems and practical experience in dealing with SARS is compulsory

Experience working on E-Filing is compulsory.

It is essential that the candidate is able to communicate directly with clients in a professional and confident manner.

Candidate should be willing to teach and share knowledge with more junior colleagues.

Suitable qualifications would be favourable but are not compulsory.

Skills or competencies:

Ability to work under pressure;

Attention to detail;

Good communication and interpersonal skills;

Team player;

Strong analytical skills;

Strong administration skills.

Strong understanding of the overall Microsoft Office package

Knowledge of Great Soft would be advantageous.

Full Time

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