Tax Manager jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape

A well established Auditing, Tax and Accounting Advisory firm in Durbanville/Plattekloof is looking for a Senior Experienced Tax Manager to join their team.

The primary purpose of this position is to take ownership of and provide leadership over the firm's income tax function, while providing technical support and oversight across other tax disciplines, excluding payroll-related taxes. The Tax Manager will be responsible for managing and ensuring the accurate and timely preparation, review and submission of income tax returns and related tax obligations for individuals, companies, close corporations, and trusts. This includes provisional tax, capital gains tax and other income tax-related matters. The role further involves providing timely, technically sound tax advice and services to clients, as well as managing SARS queries, verifications, audits, disputes, objections, appeals and associated remediation processes. In addition, the Tax Manager will provide technical guidance, oversight and support in respect of Value-Added Tax (VAT) and other non-core taxes, including dividends tax, donations tax, securities transfer tax, transfer duty, estate duty, withholding taxes and customs and excise duties. This includes assisting the accounting team with technical queries, SARS disputes and remediation processes arising from outsourced accounting engagements. Where required, the Tax Manager may also assume responsibility for managing the accurate and timely submission of VAT and other non-core tax returns in support of the accounting team.The Tax Manager will further provide technical support to the audit and assurance teams through the review of tax computations prepared as part of assurance engagements, identifying potential tax risks, ensuring technical accuracy and assisting with the resolution of tax-related matters.

A key responsibility of the position will be to establish, develop and lead a sustainable and effective tax division within the firm. This includes developing efficient systems, processes and quality controls, building and managing a competent tax team, and overseeing the recruitment, supervision, mentoring and professional development of tax personnel. The Tax Manager will also be expected to investigate and facilitate the establishment of a formal SAIT-accredited Tax Articles Programme to develop future tax professionals within the firm.

The overall objective of the position is to establish and lead a technically competent, efficient, client-focused and financially sustainable tax division that delivers high-quality tax services, develops future tax professionals and operates with increasing independence from the firm's directors.

Income tax compliance: Manage and oversee the accurate and timely preparation, review and submission of income tax and provisional tax returns for individuals, companies, close corporations and trusts. Review tax assessments, manage SARS correspondence and maintain effective compliance processes. -Statutory deadlines met. High levels of accuracy. -Minimal avoidable penalties and interest. -Effective tracking of submissions, assessments and outstanding matters.

Tax Advisory: Provide timely, technically sound tax advice. -Technically sound advice supported by applicable legislation- Supporting of directors and accounting/audit managers around tax advice and technical questions.

Disputes, verifications and other tax support: Manage SARS verifications, audits, disputes, objections, appeals, remissions and remediation processes, primarily relating to income tax. Identify and address tax risks. Provide technical support to the accounting team on VAT and other non-core taxes. Assist with submissions, queries, disputes and remediation processes where required. -Timely resolution and communication of SARS matters. -Appropriate escalation of complex or material risks. -Responsive technical support. Accurate advice. Clear accountability between the Tax Manager and accounting team.

Audit & Assurance Support: Review of complex tax computations prepared during assurance engagements. Identify tax risks, assess technical accuracy and provide guidance to audit teams, where required due to complexity. -Accurate and timely technical reviews. Tax-related findings communicated and resolved. Audit deadlines supported.

Tax Team Leadership & Development: Build, manage, supervise and develop the tax team. Establish appropriate training and mentoring structures. Investigate and facilitate a SAIT-accredited Tax Articles Programme. Manage the full life cycle of tax staff, such as recruitment, selection, induction, performance management, reward and recognition. -Competent, developing team. Effective delegation and supervision. -Training milestones achieved. -Reduced dependence on directors for routine matters.

Workflow and efficiency management: Establish and maintain efficient workflows, quality controls and client service standards. Manage staff capacity, deadlines, productivity, and financial performance. Identify improvements and opportunities for sustainable growth.

-Efficient operations. Satisfied clients. Effective workload management. Sustainable financial performance. Increasing operational independence.

Living the core values: Our core values are Trust, Consistency and Partnership. This is summarized in the line: “Trust through consistent partnership.”

MUST HAVES:

• Professional Designation (completed articles)Taxation
• Postgraduate diploma in Taxation / Honours in Taxation
• BCom Accounting/Taxation
• Matric: Math/Accounting/ Science/ IT
• Professional tax designation, Tax Advisor/Tax Practitioner SAIT, or equivalent recognized professional designation E.G. CA
• Valid SARS Practitioner Registration (PR) number (Essential)
• Active membership of a SARS-recognised controlling body (RCB), such as SAIT, SAICA or SAIPA (Essential)
• Experience with Income Tax Compliance – Individuals, Companies, CCs and Trusts, SARS Administration, Verifications, Audits and Disputes 5+Years:Essential
• Tax Advisory and Technical Interpretation, Tax Team supervision and management experience: 2+ years: Essential
• Professional accounting or tax practice experience, experience with client management: 3+ years
• VAT and Other Non-Core Taxes: 5+ years: Essential
• Tax Review within Audit and Assurance Engagements: Advantageous
• Tax Division Development and Process Improvement: Advantageous
• Mentorship/Supervision of SAIT Tax Articles / Professional Trainee Development: Advantageous

Pay: R40 000,00 - R50 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live near Durbanville or Plattekloof, or would you need to relocate?
• Tell us about your experience supervising Professional Trainees for SAIT Tax Articles.
• What is your notice period?
• Do you hold a SA ID and have the legal right to work in South Africa?
• Are you available to work on-site and from home as required, 8-5?

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• Income tax compliance(Indiv, Co, CCs and Trusts): 4 years (Required)
• Tax Advisory and technical interpretation: 2 years (Required)
• VAT and none-core Taxes: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• SAIT/SAICA OR SAIPA membership (Required)
• Registered Tax Practitioner with SARS (Required)
• Completed Articles (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plattekloof, Western Cape