122 Tax Assistant jobs in South Africa

Description/Synopsis:

Our client is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Tax Administrative Assistant to join their team in Claremont, Cape Town.

This role is crucial to their operations, as you’ll be responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of tax-related client administration, with a primary focus on AIT applications with SARS , as well as providing administrative support for other key services.

• Strong administrative background with excellent organisational skills.
• No prior tax experience required (knowledge of tax processes would be advantageous).
• Keen eye for detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, proactive, and solutions-driven approach.
• Proficient in office software and computer systems.
• Experience with SARS eFiling is an advantage, but not essential.

• Process AIT applications and other tax-related client administration.
• Collect and review supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with SARS requirements.
• Provide clear feedback to clients on their applications.
• Follow up with clients for outstanding documents or information.
• Submit applications to SARS accurately and on time.
• Assist with obtaining Advance Payment Notifications (APN) on e-Filing.
• Support administration of other services, including financial emigration, tax directives, and tax return submissions.
• Escalate client queries or SARS feedback to tax consultants when required.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Location: Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY

Ensure adherence to tax regulations, proactively manage tax-related risks, and drive tax efficiency aligned with the organization's strategic objectives

A DAY IN THE LIFE .

• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, submission, and filing of various tax returns, including letters of objection and appeals.
• Support tax audits and litigation processes, ensuring compliance and effective resolution.
• Serve as a point of contact for inquiries and requests from tax authorities, providing prompt and thorough responses.
• Stay up to date with changes in tax laws, regulations, and jurisprudence, and assess their impact on business operations.
• Provide strategic tax advice on business transactions, contracts, and projects to optimize outcomes and ensure compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of tax reports and contribute to tax planning initiatives aimed at optimizing the company's tax position.

What will make you successful.

• Experience in a tax role in Nestlé, or another multinational company or with external consultants.
• Proficiency in local language. Fluency in English.
• University Degree in Business, Finance & Accounting. CPA Preferred

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures.

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please talk to your recruiter so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

Job Purpose:

This role is to provide the organisation with administration functions across multiple departments to ensure the smooth operation within the business.

Responsibilities:

Communication with clients:

• Emails (Outlook) – clear wording and professionalism
• Phone calls – explaining clearly, friendliness, understanding towards clients, and professionalism

Processing Income Tax Returns:

• Ensuring returns are processed correctly.
• Logbooks: processed correctly and sent for approval
• Schedules: processed correctly and sent for approval
• Company car claim, Travel claim, Commission claim, Home Office claim, Rental Income, Local Business claim, independent contractor Donations, Disability claims, Capital Gains/Losses, Unemployment, Foreign Income, Estates – Load claim on e-filing correctly
• Medical Aid, Retirement Annuity, Interest earned and IRP5’s – automatically loaded on return, checked to ensure that it is correct before submitting
• SARS Appointments: sending the request to Linda (if relating to banking details, if not then you can __ the appointment yourself), requesting required documents from clients and ensuring that they are correct. Submitting the documents to SARS in a timely manner, 24 hours before the appointment.
• SARS calls/Escalations/complaints – done in a timely manner to avoid any delays on the audit/disputes.

Invoicing:

• Invoicing correctly and in a timely manner (day before refund pays out)
• Phoning the client on the day you invoice, the day they get paid out, and following up regularly if the invoice is not paid once they get their refund.
• Ensuring payments are received
• Sending thank you for Payment emails

RIIVO – TTT CRM Software System:

• Riivo data to be captured correctly
• Loading leads when referrals come through
• Loading all the client’s information when you get the LOE
• Loading/updating the cases correctly
• Loading/updating the invoices correctly
• Loading/updating tasks correctly

Office Committees:

• Head Office has multiple committees that each employee is a part of. Uniforms, Stationery & Printers, First Aid, Week of Fun, Birthday, Secret Santa, Production Posters, Bi-monthly socials, Christmas Party, Riivo, social media, Covid-19, Kitchen duties, Computers, phones and internet (15 Committees in the office). They will be looked at and changed at the beginning of January to provide different opportunities to be part of the company.
• KPI – Contribution and attitude towards your committee/committees.

Communication with head office staff:

• Emails (Outlook) – clear wording and professionalism
• Office – friendliness and professionalism

Key Performance Indications: (Measurable deliverables):

• Payments are not outstanding more than 7 days
• Returns are handled within 30 days
• Riivo is captured without any mistakes
• Contracts are received and signed before any work is done

Key Performance Areas: (Unmeasurable deliverables):

• Grammar is correct in emails with no mistakes
• Emails are replied to within 12 hours
• Scripted emails are used
• Professionalism is delivered every time to both clients and team members
• Phone is answered within 3 rings

Tools Provided:

• Computer
• Phone
• Riivo
• Computer Software
• SARS Systems

BDO Johannesburg has a vacancy for a Senior Tax Consultant within the Indirect Tax Team in the Tax Department. The incumbent will be reporting to the Indirect Tax Management.

The Senior Tax Consultant will be afforded the opportunity to lead project engagements in the team. This role will involve taking responsibility for the planning and execution / delivery of engagements, leading project to achieve building / maintaining client relationships while delivering on this.

In addition, the Senior Consultant will be expected to get involved with the day-to-day operations, which include (but are not limited to), functions such as:

• Assisting with all VAT Consulting related activities including, but not limited to, writing of VAT opinions, VAT reviews, VAT training, and WIP management.


• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.


• Assisting management in establishing the nature of clients' South African business activities and assessing the VAT implications pertinent thereto.


• Effectively driving the risk process associated with the VAT consulting environment in an attempt to avoid penalties and interest for clients.


• Executing the overall process associated with VAT consulting.


• Effective communication and liaison with SARS with regards to any VAT consulting-related matters.


• Assist with the developing of junior staff both from technical and soft skills perspective.


• Assisting BDO to achieve its financial targets driving the BDO brand, business development, technical tax competence and client service in line with BDO values.


• Interpreting and applying theoretical and industry knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of relevant legislation.


• Drafting technically correct opinions, advice and reports for review to be provided to clients.


• Gathering information from different sources by using effective research tools.


• Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.


• Adapting to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.


• Visiting clients to remediate tax issues and assist clients with SARS audits and queries.


• Overall WIP management such as preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.


• Producing accurate work and client deliverables to high technical standards.


• Microsoft office suite proficiency.

Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting / LLB


• BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation or HDip in Tax or VAT


• Advanced VAT certificate will be advantageous

Experience:

• 3 - 5 Years practical VAT consulting experience


• Strong VAT technical knowledge and practical experience


• Financial Services experience will be advantageous

Competencies:

• Excellent writing skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Leadership and supervising skills


• Continuous inclination and preparedness to improve technical and other abilities


• Ambitious to progress in a consulting environment


• High levels of interpersonal, presentation and communication skills


• High levels of ethical behaviour and adherence to principles and values

Job description

About Keystone Bookkeepers

Our mission is to allow entrepreneurs to focus on running their business while we empower them with financial management and meaningful insight to drive their bottom-line.

We are a rapidly growing cloud bookkeeping firm that leverages technology and automation to help us deliver timely and accurate financials to our customers.

About the Role

As a
US Tax Admin Assistant
, you will play a key role in supporting our U.S. tax team by managing client communication, organizing documentation, and assisting with various tax-related workflows. You'll work with cloud-based tools to streamline operations and ensure an exceptional client experience throughout tax season and beyond.

If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and have prior experience in U.S. tax administration or supporting U.S.-based professionals, this role is a great opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking team.

What Your Day to Day Will Look Like

• Prepare and send client
  engagement letters
• Manage
  client document intake
  and respond to
  information requests
• Communicate with clients and help
  schedule meetings
  during tax season
• Assist tax preparers by gathering additional info or setting up calls as needed
• Ensure timely and accurate
  delivery of tax returns
  to clients
• Process and manage
  client billing
• Use tools like Karbon, Ignition, and Calendly to manage workflows and scheduling
• Other
  ad hoc administrative tasks
  as required

What You Need to Succeed

• At least 2 years of experience in
  U.S. Income tax administration
  or supporting U.S.-based clients
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Direct client-facing experience, with proven ability to build strong professional relationships
• Proficiency with cloud-based tools (e.g.
  Karbon, Microsoft Office, Slack, Loom, Ignition, Calendly
  )
• With experience in client facing
• Excellent communication skills — both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable working
  independently
  and with a remote team
• Available to work a
  full-time schedule from 2 PM – 11 PM SAST
  (8 AM – 5 PM ET)
• Friendly, responsive, and service-oriented mindset

Why Join Us?

• Flexible, fully remote environment
• Competitive starting salary –
  R R 35,000/month,
  negotiable based on experience
• Opportunity to support a growing U.S. tax practice and develop professionally
• Work with modern, cloud-based systems and tools
• Collaborative team culture with room to grow as we expand our U.S. tax operations
• Paid time off (15 PTO, 5 sick days)
• Opportunity for professional growth through exposure to cutting-edge bookkeeping practices

If you're ready to step into a dynamic role supporting tax professionals and clients alike, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and be part of something exciting as we grow into the U.S. tax space

Our Recruitment Process

In addition to applying, to confirm you have a strong attention to detail, we ask you to do two things. If either of these items is missed, we will unfortunately reject your application.

Keystone Bookkeeper's favorite color is green. After you apply, please email us at

and let us know our favorite color along with a short paragraph as to why you would make an excellent addition to the team.

Our Values

• Always seek a better way
• Constantly ask yourself is there a better, more efficient way to do this? Can a process be improved? Can we make our client requests easier/more clear?
• Delight everyone we work with
• At our firm, we want each interaction, whether it be a co-worker, client or partner, to be a pleasurable one.
• Approach everything with humility
• Every person at our company is just as important as the next. Everyone should be able to speak their minds with respect and those on the other side should receive this feedback openly.
• Engage in open communication
• The cornerstone of a good team is how people communicate with one another. It is everyone's duty to provide pertinent information to who they're communicating with to help make everyone's lives easier.

Job Type
: Full-time

Pay: R20 000,00 - R35 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

1. How many years of experience do you have working with U.S. clients in an accounting or bookkeeping role?
2. How many years of experience do you have working in U.S. tax support or tax filing?
3. Could you please share your experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and the number of years you've utilized it?
4. Have you directly communicated with
   U.S. clients
   or
   local tax authorities
   about filings or compliance matters?

Experience:

• QBO: 1 year (Required)
• Bookkeeping: 2 years (Required)
• US Tax filing: 2 years (Preferred)

Business Unit: Discovery Central Services

Function: Tax

Date: 16 Sept 2025

Discovery- Group Tax

Assistant Tax Specialist

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Group Tax

The Group Tax Department is responsible for the Tax Strategy of Discovery. This encompasses the following functions:

• Responsible for tax planning, compliance, reporting throughout the group
• Provides technical advice to business to ensure compliance with existing and new legislation
• Responsible for tax calculations, tax return submissions, tax accounting and reporting
• Engaging with and managing relationships with SARS

About the role

The successful candidate will be required to assist in meeting the tax compliance and reporting requirements for various companies within the group

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Resolve tax administration matters for the SA group
• Assist in the provision of advice regarding indirect tax matters (primarily VAT and PAYE) to the SA Group

• Assist in the review of VAT packs for the SA Group.

• Analyzing financial data, preparing informational reports, schedules and dashboards.

• Researching the tax consequences of business transactions to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act, VAT Act and Tax Administration Act.

• Liase with business in terms of their tax related queries in order to address them as required.
• Assist in drafting responses to SARS, maintain a healthy relationship with them by responding to queries efficiently.
• Preparing of provisional, final income and deferred tax computations of various companies within the group.
• Accounting and reporting on taxes in terms of IFRS, preparing and recording of group wide tax accounting entries, preparing reconciliations of various tax accounts.
• Preparing and submission of various tax returns and resolving any related tax queries.
• Performing ad-hoc tasks and projects to support the Group Tax team as required.

Education and Experience

• Bcomm (Accounting)
• Post graduate studies in taxation beneficial
• Excellent Excel knowledge
• Knowledge, understanding and application of South African tax legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS
• 3-4 years' experience in a tax department within a consulting firm or corporate, advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical, interpretation and problem solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)

• Ability to cope with pressure and deadlines in a fast moving environment

• Ability to work in a team or alone

• Display tenacity by managing deadlines and stimulated by working in a pressurised environment.

• Ability to plan, organize and control own work effort
• Clear and concise organization and presentation of work
• Be willing to learn and take on new projects with direction from another member of the team

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Overview

Executive Administrative Assistant - Accounting & Tax Support

Job Type: Part Time, 20 hours

Location: South Africa or Latin America preferred

Working Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM EST, Monday to Friday

Salary Range: $700 - $800 USD/month, depending on experience

Type of Contract: Independent Contractor

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support their accounting and tax team. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll help keep the back office running smoothly, managing documents, handling invoicing, tracking tasks, and assisting with client communications.

You don't need to be a tax expert, but if you love structure, know your way around spreadsheets, and enjoy supporting a team, you'll thrive in this role. The environment is fast-paced and performance-driven, so strong communication and attention to detail are key.

If you're proactive, tech-savvy, and can juggle multiple priorities with ease, we'd love to connect with you.

• Provide support with bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping.
• Assist with preparation and organization of tax return files and workpapers.
• Help prepare financial schedules and reports for internal and client use.
• Upload and maintain documents in the firm's management system (Canopy).
• Support client communication by helping follow up on missing information.
• Assist with payroll and related calculations as needed.
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting team.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Basic familiarity with accounting and payroll processes preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; experience with accounting software is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior team members.

• Part-time position with flexible hours.
• Training will be provided.
• Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility over time.

Ready to Apply?

If you're organized, motivated, and ready to support a busy accounting team, we'd love to hear from you.

Overview

Executive Administrative Assistant - Accounting & Tax Support

Job Type: Part Time, 20 hours

Location: South Africa or Latin America preferred

Working Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM EST, Monday to Friday

Salary Range: $700 - $800 USD/month, depending on experience

Type of Contract: Independent Contractor

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support their accounting and tax team. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll help keep the back office running smoothly, managing documents, handling invoicing, tracking tasks, and assisting with client communications.

You don't need to be a tax expert, but if you love structure, know your way around spreadsheets, and enjoy supporting a team, you'll thrive in this role. The environment is fast-paced and performance-driven, so strong communication and attention to detail are key.

If you're proactive, tech-savvy, and can juggle multiple priorities with ease, we'd love to connect with you.

• Provide support with bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping.
• Assist with preparation and organization of tax return files and workpapers.
• Help prepare financial schedules and reports for internal and client use.
• Upload and maintain documents in the firm's management system (Canopy).
• Support client communication by helping follow up on missing information.
• Assist with payroll and related calculations as needed.
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting team.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Basic familiarity with accounting and payroll processes preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; experience with accounting software is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior team members.

• Part-time position with flexible hours.
• Training will be provided.
• Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility over time.

Ready to Apply?

If you're organized, motivated, and ready to support a busy accounting team, we'd love to hear from you.

Overview

Executive Administrative Assistant - Accounting & Tax Support

Job Type: Part Time, 20 hours

Location: South Africa or Latin America preferred

Working Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM EST, Monday to Friday

Salary Range: $700 - $800 USD/month, depending on experience

Type of Contract: Independent Contractor

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support their accounting and tax team. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll help keep the back office running smoothly, managing documents, handling invoicing, tracking tasks, and assisting with client communications.

You don't need to be a tax expert, but if you love structure, know your way around spreadsheets, and enjoy supporting a team, you'll thrive in this role. The environment is fast-paced and performance-driven, so strong communication and attention to detail are key.

If you're proactive, tech-savvy, and can juggle multiple priorities with ease, we'd love to connect with you.

• Provide support with bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping.
• Assist with preparation and organization of tax return files and workpapers.
• Help prepare financial schedules and reports for internal and client use.
• Upload and maintain documents in the firm's management system (Canopy).
• Support client communication by helping follow up on missing information.
• Assist with payroll and related calculations as needed.
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting team.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Basic familiarity with accounting and payroll processes preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; experience with accounting software is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior team members.

• Part-time position with flexible hours.
• Training will be provided.
• Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility over time.

Ready to Apply?

If you're organized, motivated, and ready to support a busy accounting team, we'd love to hear from you.