167 Tax Consultant jobs in South Africa

Vacancy: Tax Consultant

Location: Bryanston

We are not looking for someone who knows tax, we are looking for someone who is motivated and thrives in complexity, handles pressure with confidence, and brings a solution-driven mindset to the table every single time. This is an opportunity to join a high-performance team where your resilience, technical expertise, and ability to deliver under pressure will set you apart.

Who We Are Looking For:

You are experienced, dependable, and motivated by more than ticking boxes. You are the kind of professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work independently. If you are driven, accurate, and passionate about solving real tax challenges, you will fit right in.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Taxation, Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years' experience in a tax-focused role.
• Advanced knowledge of SARS e-Filing and relevant legislation.
• Must be registered with an accredited professional body relevant to the field.
• Proficiency in both Afrikaans and English is preferred.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Handling SARS queries, audits, objections, penalty waivers, and related correspondence.
• Performing and submitting provisional and annual tax returns for individual and corporate clients.
• Keeping clients informed and managing their expectations throughout the tax process.
• Advising clients on tax planning, compliance, and legislative changes.
• Dealing with SARS on clients' behalf, including appointments, updates, and verifications.
• Submitting RST01/RST02 directives, Paragraph 19(3) applications, and other advanced tax documentation.
• Conducting e-Filing and tracking audits to ensure clients are fully compliant.
• Supporting clients through SARS verifications, audits, disputes, and appeals.
• Ensuring every step aligns with the organisation's 4-eye principle and quality standards.

We're Hiring: Tax Consultant

Marais Mutasa Advisory (MMA) is looking for a sharp, motivated
Tax Consultant
to join our growing team.

If you're passionate about
tax law, compliance, and tax dispute work
– and you'd rather draft objections than balance books – then this role is for you.

What you'll do:

• Draft and submit
  objections, appeals, and attend to SARS correspondence
• Advise clients on
  Income Tax, VAT, and payroll compliance
• Research and interpret
  tax law and case law
• Support our team on
  audits, verifications, and disputes

What we're looking for:

• Degree in
  Taxation or Law
  (BCom Tax, LLB, or similar)
• 1–2 years' experience in tax advisory, legal tax practice, or SARS-related work
• Strong research, drafting, and communication skills
• A disciplined, analytical mindset

What we offer:

• Salary around
  R20,000 CTC
• Exposure to
  high-value and complex tax matters
• Growth in a disciplined, professional advisory environment

At MMA, we don't just do compliance – we fight smart, win cases, and deliver results.

Location: Midrand

If this sounds like you, apply now and join a team where
tax law meets precision and results
.

Please submit your CV to

Responsibilities

• Proper understanding and knowledge of Individual, Company, and Trust Tax Acts.
• Withholding Tax calculations and submission.
• Knowledge and understanding of Tax directives and completion and submission to SARS.
• Public Officer Appointments.
• VAT, PAYE, and SDL Registrations at SARS.
• Import and Export Registrations at SARS.
• Completion and submission of all Import and Export returns with the SARS.
• Knowledge and understanding on how to proceed with SARS objections, administration penalties wavering and suspension of accounts.
• Understanding and calculating clients Value Added Tax (VAT) and submitting of VAT201 returns on SARS e-filing.
• Capturing and submission of EMP201's on SARS e-filing.
• Reconciling of Salaries and submission of IRP5's and EMP501's on SARS e-filing.
• Liaising with SARS and able to maintain SARS appointments
• Collaborating with customers to develop strategies to reduce tax liabilities.
• Communicating with clients to clarify tax-related concerns.
• Preparing tax filings.
• Ensuring that clients comply with their tax responsibilities.
• Prepares tax returns for individuals, organizations, and businesses using significant knowledge of tax rules and regulations.
• Using adequate strategies to minimize taxation by taking advantage of tax deductions and credits.
• Helping with complicated tax issues, like those involving rental properties and capital gains.
• Minimizing tax obligations.
• Providing guidance on important life events and their tax implications, like inheritance, marriage, divorce, and childbirth.
• Gathering relevant financials and tax information from clients through interview Information such as clients' taxable income, allowances, and deductible expenses.

Qualifications/Requirements

· Matric

· BCompt Taxation degree or minimum 5 years' experience in an accounting firm

· Auditing and/or accounting SAIPA/SAICA/SAIBA or SAIT articles is an advantage

· Understanding of SARS e-filing

· Understanding of Income Tax, Value Added Tax and Pay As You Earn

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

· Must have own reliable vehicle with valid drivers licence.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

The Tax Consultant will be responsible for end-to-end Taxation functioning for the Africa branches, that include Direct Tax compliance and litigation support, Indirect Tax compliance, finance, accounts and audit, as well as statutory compliance across judiciaries, authorities and locations. Through their in-depth working knowledge and practice of tax principles, the incumbent will ensure timeous delivery on critical tasks, projects and submissions. In addition, they will need to perform managerial duties, maintain and strengthen productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, striving towards synergy, efficiency, and business optimization across Africa and Group.

The Tax Consultant will be reporting to the Finance Director, Africa. This post is based at Goodwood.

Principal Accountabilities:

Tax Compliance

• Direct Tax compliance and litigation support:
  preparation, review and filing of corporate tax returns and Advance tax calculations, Withholding Tax, Tax Clearance Certificates, end-to-end liaison with judicial authorities and submissions preparations, transfer pricing related advisory and analytical documentation servicing, as well as ensuring timeous completion of tax related audits.
• Indirect Tax compliance (Service tax, Value Added Tax/Central Sales Tax and Central exercise):
  obtaining registrations, approvals, TIN, etc. from regulatory authorities, filling periodic returns, refund claims and replying to notices.
• Finance, accounts & audit:
  preparation of schedules for assessments, tax notes and schedules for Group reporting, ensuring up-to-date tax accounts and reconciled local assessments, reconciling pending matters as well as performing internal audits where required.
• Statutory compliance:
  Direct Tax returns submission and filing as well as provisional payments and returns, Indirect Tax filing, tax clearance certificates and business license renewals are all actioned in a timely manner.

Stakeholder Relations

• Collaboration with internal stakeholders:
  reviewing systems and processes to enhance efficiency and interdivisional teamwork, project management and effective change implementation
• Building and reinforcing relationships between Africa branches:
  timeous completion of projects, upholding synergy across content and technologies shared.
• Group Finance, Tax, Compliance and Legal:
  adhering to administrative, compliance and financial processes as stipulated by OUP group requirements
• Strengthening productive relations with external stakeholders:
  striving towards optimized business processes with Auditors, Accountants, financial consultants and Attorneys, and completed audits within deadlines set.

Employee Management and Motivation

• Evaluate structure and resourcing levels and recruit talented employees.
• Identify training needs and implement development plans.
• Manage performance, discipline, and employee relations.

Ethical, Regulatory and Legal Risk Management

• Adhere to OUP ethical policies, procedures and codes of conduct

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent (NQF 7) Commerce, Finance or Accounting
• Further studies confirming Tax specialisation
• Minimum of 5 years' working experience in Taxation (Direct & Indirect) including transfer pricing, Company law, general commercial agreements within a global organisation. This includes tax preparation and filling.
• Minimum of 5 years' working experience in statutory compliance and tax at a senior level, demonstrating strategic Tax planning and financial acumen
• Minimum of 2 years' managerial experience in a Finance environment
• Proven experience in strong functional, analytical and execution capabilities in Finance, Accounts, and Tax domains.

Attributes:

• Action and delivery oriented
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Researching, reporting and presentation skills across various levels and stakeholders
• Solutions-focused, innovative, with high levels of detail orientation
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, effectively communicating and commitment
• Displays ethical behaviour

Oxford Offers the following:

• Remuneration will be commensurate with experience
• Pension and medical aid benefits
• Statutory leave
• Training opportunities
• Engaging work in a rewarding and ethical environment.

Oxford University Press, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a talented individual to fill this post based in the Goodwood, Cape Town. Oxford University Press will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need for transformation.

Reference: NFR -KM-1

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? My client's dynamic team is on the lookout for a Senior Tax Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about providing top-notch tax planning, compliance, and advisory services to clients.

1. Accounting and tax functions
2. Monthly management reports
3. Draft annual financial statements
4. Advise on tax and accounting matters
5. e-Filing, income tax and VAT returns for individuals, companies, and trusts
6. Optimize tax strategies and ensure compliance with regulations
7. Manage SARS correspondence and filings

1. BCom degree
2. SAICA, SAIPA, ACC, CIMA, or SAIBA (preferred)
3. Pastel, CaseWare, and e-filing
4. 3 - 5 years' experience in an accounting firm
5. Travel required

If you're a dedicated professional with a keen eye for detail and a drive for excellence, we want to hear from you! Join our client in making a difference in the world of tax and accounting. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey with us.

R - R - Annually

Location: Accounting Firm based in Moreletapark

1. E-Filing
2. ITR 12
3. Dealing with SARS
4. Tax Clearance
5. Working on Wintax
6. Liaising with clients
7. Financial advice to clients
8. VAT Reports
9. Trial Balance
10. Reports

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