Senior Tax Accountant

Our reputable accounting firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for providing expert tax consulting services to our clients, ensuring compliance with all tax regulations, and maintaining excellent client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing expert tax consulting services to clients, including tax planning, tax compliance, and tax dispute resolution.
• Preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, including income tax, value-added tax (VAT), and capital gains tax.
• Researching and staying up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations, and advising clients accordingly.
• Developing and implementing tax strategies to minimize clients’ tax liabilities.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of clients’ tax affairs.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating with other professionals, such as lawyers and auditors, as required.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Professional qualification in accounting, such as CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor) or CA(SA) (Chartered Accountant (South Africa)).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in tax accounting, focusing on individual and corporate taxation.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Key Skills and Attributes

We are looking for candidates who possess the following key skills and attributes:

• Proven track record of success in a similar role.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to stay up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations.

Working Environment and Conditions

We offer a dynamic and supportive working environment with a team of experienced professionals. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and remote working options.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and software.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.

Duties

As a Senior Tax Accountant, your duties will include:

• Providing expert tax consulting services to clients.
• Preparing and reviewing complex tax returns.
• Researching and staying up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Developing and implementing tax strategies.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and remote working options.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and software.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.