Senior Tax Specialist: Local & Offshore
Job in
Sandton, 2172, South Africa
Listing for:
Sanlam
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
-
Finance & Banking
Corporate Finance, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Who are we?
Sanlam Private Wealth crafts customised investment portfolios for high net worth private clients, charitable institutions, trusts and corporate entities.
With assets under management and administration of more than R240 billion, we offer a comprehensive and integrated suite of wealth management solutions. These include equity, retirement and offshore investment portfolios, fiduciary and tax services, an equity-backed finance offering, a global stockbroking service and derivatives trading.
At Sanlam Private Wealth, our clients are at the core of everything we do. For this reason, we employ people with passion – individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, high-energy environment.
Sanlam Private Wealth is part of the Sanlam Investment Group – the largest, most diversified investment firm in South Africa, with a growing footprint on the African continent and in India.
What will you do?
Establish oneself as a trusted advisor to senior clients on local and international tax matters, including the ability to initiate discussions on new opportunitiesDraft formal opinions for clients on jurisdictional tax consequences of local and offshore structures, as well as other pertinent matters such as foreign estate and succession and tax laws, probate matters, double taxation treaties, etc.Liaise with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax mattersAdvise on the implementation of transactions, including:
Review of financial models South African Exchange Control provisions and Common Monetary Area considerationsReview tax implications of transaction legal documentationPlan assignment approaches including understanding client expectations and scoping workPro-actively identify areas of contention, discussing with the engagement teams and proposing or developing solutions where possibleTimeous delivery of various board reports and presentations on complex deals and structuringComply with risk management proceduresTraining on technical tax, Excon and international mattersExpand professional network internally and externallyProvide sound advice and support to the broader business and stakeholdersWhat will make you successful in this role?
Strong verbal and written communication skillsIn depth knowledge of major jurisdictions tax and inheritance tax lawsQualification and experience
Bachelor’s DegreeMCom (Taxation), LLB, LLM (Tax Law), HDip (Tax and International Tax), CA(SA)A minimum of ten years of experience in a Tax specialist role, preferably within a global environmentSTEP MembershipStrong academic recordSARS registered tax practitionerKnowledge and skills
Strong research skills on complex tax issuesRegulatory Reporting in the financial services industryCollaboration and communication on senior stakeholder levelPersonal qualities
Strong report writing abilityAccurate and detail orientatedCritical and analytical capabilityAbility to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence and resiliencePro-active approach to work, clients, problem solvingLearning agility and curiosityAssertivePassionate ownership for resultsHigh level of integrityBuild a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realize their worth. Through its business clusters – Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate Santam, Mi-way, as well as the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers
To be considered for the above opportunity please upload your detailed CV on or before 08 October 2025Please note that if you are not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date your application has been unsuccessful
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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