10 Tax Consultancy jobs in Cape Town

Reference: CPT001161-NP-1
Cape Town Hybrid position
The role is hybrid based with office and home office, with agreed regular office time to manage and coach staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete Individual, Corporate and Trust Income Tax Returns
• Complete Provisional Income Tax Returns 6 monthly within the deadlines
• Ensuring that all clients are tax compliant.
• Reconciling and completing additional returns and queries ie, Income Tax Audits, DWT Returns and Donations Tax Returns
• Compiling Notice of Objections (NOO), Notice of Appeal (NOA)
• Preparing Tax Audit Responses for the client as and when necessary
• Arrange Tax Compliancy to ensure Tax Clearance Certificate including foreign investment certificates.
• Prepare applications to Waiver interest and Penalties.
• Compiling and assisting the Company’s External Associate with Tax Compromises and Deferments.
• Prepare and file with SARS repayment arrangements for clients.
• Ensure internal controls are complied with including the invoicing timeously of all tax work performed.

• 4 – 5 years of minimum experience in tax practice.
• Related professional qualification and membership of an accounting/tax body is preferred.
• Deadline focused, detailed and accurate.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Needs to be fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Experience with ProfSoft, e-Filing, and SARS

If you would like to apply or receive more information about this position, please:

• Apply online at or
• Click on the "APPLY" button or
• Forward a comprehensive CV to with “TAX COMPLIANCE OFFICER ” in the subject line.

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

• BCom degree specializing in Tax. (beneficial but not a prerequisite)
• Knowledge of efiling and Easyfile are essential.
• Previous experience as a Tax Compliance Officer
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong analytical ability and work well under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy and quality of work.
• Be deadline driven and able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Have a strong desire to learn and develop in the position.
• Valid Driver's license and own reliable transport.

• Registration of individuals, companies, trusts for income tax, payroll tax (PAYE), value-added tax (VAT) and customs duty.
• Calculation and Completion and submission of income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and exempt institutions.
• Calculation and Completion and submission of provisional tax returns for individuals, companies, and trusts.
• Attending to SARS reviews and audits on income tax returns for all taxpayer types.
• Completion and submission of objections and appeals against SARS assessments with reference to the relevant aspects of the Tax Administration Act.
• Calculation and submission of EMP201 and EMP501 returns for employers.
• Calculation and submission of VAT returns.
• Completion and submission of Tax clearance, tax directives, donations tax, dividends tax, turnover tax.
• Arrangement of payments via e-filing.
• Meeting and liaising with SARS officials/staff to resolve queries.
• SARS eFiling profile requests and maintenance.
• Tax Administration - Checking on SARS correspondence daily.
• Training the tax department with regards to aspects of e-filing and general tax compliance matters.
• Assisting tax trainees with on-the-job training.
• Assisting tax trainees with competencies as required by the prescribed training program of the South African Institution of Taxation (SAIT).
• Providing assistance to the Tax Manager with regards to overall control and systems in the Tax Department.
• Prepare billings for your client base within the monthly deadlines set.

• Performance based bonuses/incentives and increases.
• Option of flexible working hours.

• Completion of return of income, including submission of return to SARS, and calculations of tax payments and ensuring execution of same
• Timeous data capture of all relevant data on tax management tools
• Check assessments and follow-up on errors
• Raise objections to assessments, and attend to enquiries raised by SARS, including all supporting docs
• Request and remit payments and attend to client refunds from SARS
• Liaison with internal and external clients, and support departments as needed
• Client liaison: timeous response to attending to and resolving all queries;
• Regular and ongoing feedback relating to progress and confirmation of finalisation of matters to internal and external clients

• Previous experience in similar function a requirement, with proven track record (5+ years)
• Experience in income tax for individuals, including for provisional taxpayers
• Computer literacy (intermediate): MS Office suite and excel at an intermediate level
• Ability to work independently, Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Clean credit and criminal check, valid, unendorsed drivers licence and own vehicle are required
• Accurate and deadline oriented

Reference: CPT001161-NP-1
Cape Town Hybrid position
The role is hybrid based with office and home office, with agreed regular office time to manage and coach staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete Individual, Corporate and Trust Income Tax Returns
• Complete Provisional Income Tax Returns 6 monthly within the deadlines
• Ensuring that all clients are tax compliant.
• Reconciling and completing additional returns and queries ie, Income Tax Audits, DWT Returns and Donations Tax Returns
• Compiling Notice of Objections (NOO), Notice of Appeal (NOA)
• Preparing Tax Audit Responses for the client as and when necessary
• Arrange Tax Compliancy to ensure Tax Clearance Certificate including foreign investment certificates.
• Prepare applications to Waiver interest and Penalties.
• Compiling and assisting the Company’s External Associate with Tax Compromises and Deferments.
• Prepare and file with SARS repayment arrangements for clients.
• Ensure internal controls are compiled with including the invoicing timeously of all tax work performed.

• 4 – 5 years of minimum experience in tax practice.
• Related professional qualification and membership of an accounting/tax body is preferred.
• Deadline focused, detailed and accurate.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Needs to be fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Experience with ProfSoft, e-Filing, and SARS

If you would like to apply or receive more information about this position, please:

• Apply online at or
• Click on the "APPLY" button or
• Forward a comprehensive CV to with “TAX COMPLIANCE OFFICER ” in the subject line.

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

• Completion of ITR12T return, including submission to SARS, and calculations of tax payments and ensuring execution of same
• Completion of e-filing responsibilities on behalf of trust, including IT3(T) Tax submissions
• Timeous data capture of all relevant data on tax management tools
• Check assessments and follow-up on errors
• Raise objections to assessments, and attend to enquiries raised by SARS
• Request and remit payments and attend to client refunds from SARS
• Provide an advisory service w.r.t. tax matters in relations to income tax for trusts
• Make recommendations w.r.t. tax planning and provide feedback to Trust Officers/ clients
• Liaison with internal and external clients, and support departments as needed
• Client liaison: timeous response to attending to and resolving all queries; regular and ongoing feedback relating to progress and confirmation of finalisation of matters to internal and external clients

• Previous experience in similar function a requirement, with proven track record (8-10 years)
• Experience in trust tax matters, including understanding of AFS, and trust compliance requirements
• Registered tax practitioner, or tax technician, with own tax practitioner or technician code
• Computer literacy (intermediate): MS Office suite and excel at an intermediate level, as well as relevant tax package knowledge and previous experience
• Ability to work independently, Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Clean credit and criminal check, valid, unendorsed drivers' licence and own vehicle are required

• Taking charge of corporate income tax return reviews and submissions
• Managing provisional tax with accuracy and insight
• Leading SARS interactions and tackling complex tax queries head-on
• Drafting and reviewing strong, strategic objection letters
• Overseeing dividends withholding tax and VAT review processes
• Staying ahead of fast-moving tax developments and legislation
• Playing a key role in Africa tax compliance initiatives
• Managing a high-performing tax team
• Driving process improvements that actually stick
• Making sense of legislative changes and ensuring its smooth implementation

• A completed BCom or related Tax Degree or Diploma in Tax
• A Post-graduate qualification in Tax is beneficial
• 58 years of solid tax experience
• Corporate tax expertiseyouve been there, done that
• SAIT registration? Thats a big plus
• Proven experience managing teams and leading with purpose

• Taking charge of corporate income tax return reviews and submissions
• Managing provisional tax with accuracy and insight
• Leading SARS interactions and tackling complex tax queries head-on
• Drafting and reviewing strong and strategic objection letters
• Overseeing dividends withholding tax and VAT review processes
• Staying ahead of fast-moving tax developments and legislation
• Playing a key role in Africa tax compliance initiatives
• Managing a high-performing tax team
• Driving process improvements that actually stick
• Making sense of legislative changes and ensuring their smooth implementation

• A completed BCom or related Tax Degree or Diploma in Tax
• A Post-graduate qualification in Tax is beneficial
• 58 years of solid tax experience
• Corporate tax expertise (youve been there, done that)
• SAIT registration? Thats a big plus
• Proven experience managing teams and leading with purpose

• Manage corporate income tax returns, reviews, and submissions
• Oversee provisional tax calculations and submissions
• Lead engagements with SARS, handling audits, reviews, and queries
• Draft and review formal objections and appeals
• Supervise dividends tax and VAT compliance reviews
• Track and interpret tax legislation and ensure internal compliance
• Contribute to Africa tax compliance and regional tax projects
• Manage and mentor a high-performing tax team
• Drive ongoing process improvements
• Interpret and implement legislative changes with minimal disruption

• BCom or relevant Tax qualification (Diploma or Degree)
• Post-graduate qualification in Tax advantageous
• 58 years of corporate tax experience
• Solid expertise in corporate income tax
• SAIT registration highly beneficial
• Demonstrated team management and leadership experience