12 Tax Consulting jobs in South Africa

BDO Johannesburg has a vacancy for a Corporate Tax Consulting Manager within the Corporate Tax Consulting team in the Tax Department. The incumbent will be reporting to the Head of Corporate Tax Consulting.

The This role will involve taking responsibility for the planning and execution, delivery of engagements, leading projects and tax team, and building as well as maintaining client relationships.

In addition, the Manager will be expected to get involved with the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Tax Consulting unit, which include (but are not limited to) functions such as:

• 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 knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of income tax and corporate law.
• Drafting technically correct opinions and reports for review and reviewing tax opinions and advise to be provided to clients and the audit department.
• Preparing and/or reviewing income tax and deferred tax computations.
• Reviewing tax computations for the audit department.
• Gathering information from different sources by using effective research tools.
• Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.
• Identifying income tax issues arising at clients and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them.
• Adapting to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.
• Liaising with audit partners and audit staff with regards to tax issues.
• Liaising with SARS.
• Visiting clients to remediate tax issues and assist clients with SARS audit and queries.
• Managing and maintaining client relationships.
• Preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.
• Producing accurate work and client deliverables to a high technical standard while coaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Managing subordinates in the corporate tax consulting team.

Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting
• BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation
• M.Com, or Hdip
• CA(SA) advantageous

Professional designation:

• SAICA and/or SAIT

Experience:

• 7-10 years' Corporate Tax experience
• 3 years managerial experience
• CA(SA) articles

Competencies:

• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership and supervising skills
• Working with people
• Adherence to principles and values
• Relating and Networking skills
• Analytical skills
• Leaning and researching skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Adapting and responding to change
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

To apply please register and apply on

Salary is market-related and commensurate with experience.

The appointment will be made in terms of the firm's Employment Equity Policy.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

BDO Johannesburg has a vacancy for a Corporate Tax Consulting Manager within the Corporate Tax Consulting team in the Tax Department. The incumbent will be reporting to the Head of Corporate Tax Consulting.

The This role will involve taking responsibility for the planning and execution, delivery of engagements, leading projects and tax team, and building as well as maintaining client relationships.

In addition, the Manager will be expected to get involved with the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Tax Consulting unit, which include (but are not limited to) functions such as:

• 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 knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of income tax and corporate law.


• Drafting technically correct opinions and reports for review and reviewing tax opinions and advise to be provided to clients and the audit department.


• Preparing and/or reviewing income tax and deferred tax computations.


• Reviewing tax computations for the audit department.


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


• Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.


• Identifying income tax issues arising at clients and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them.


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


• Liaising with audit partners and audit staff with regards to tax issues.


• Liaising with SARS.


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


• Managing and maintaining client relationships.


• Preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.


• Producing accurate work and client deliverables to a high technical standard while coaching and mentoring junior staff.


• Managing subordinates in the corporate tax consulting team.

Qualifications :

• BCom Accounting


• BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation


• M.Com, or Hdip


• CA(SA) advantageous 

Professional designation:

• SAICA and/or SAIT 

Experience :

• 7-10 years’ Corporate Tax experience


• 3 years managerial experience


• CA(SA) articles 

Competencies :

• Excellent writing skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Leadership and supervising skills


• Working with people


• Adherence to principles and values


• Relating and Networking skills


• Analytical skills


• Leaning and researching skills


• Planning and organisational skills


• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations


• Adapting and responding to change


• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

To apply please register and apply on

Salary is market-related and commensurate with experience.

The appointment will be made in terms of the firm’s Employment Equity Policy.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

BDO has a vacancy for a Corporate Tax Consulting Manager within the Corporate Tax Consulting business unit in the Tax Department. The incumbent will be reporting to the National Corporate Tax Consulting Directors. You will inter alia be responsible for:

• 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 knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of income tax and corporate law.


• Preparing and/or reviewing income tax and deferred tax computations.


• Reviewing tax computations for the audit department.


• Drafting technically correct opinions and reports for review and reviewing tax opinions and advise to be provided to clients and the audit department.


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


• Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.


• Identifying income tax issues arising at clients and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them.


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


• Liaising with audit partners and audit staff with regards to tax issues.


• Liaising with SARS.


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


• Managing and maintaining client relationships.


• Preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.


• Producing accurate work and client deliverables to a high technical standard while coaching and mentoring junior staff.


• Managing subordinates in the corporate tax consulting team.

Qualifications :

• BCom Accounting


• BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation


• M.Com, or Hdip (Tax) advantageous


• CTA advantageous 

Professional designation:

• SAICA and/or SAIT 

Experience :

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Corporate Tax consultant


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Corporate Tax manager


• Experience working with and interpreting financial accounting records

Competencies :

• Excellent writing skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Leadership and supervising skills


• Working with people


• Adherence to principles and values


• Relating and Networking skills


• Analytical skills


• Leaning and researching skills


• Planning and organisational skills


• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations


• Adapting and responding to change


• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

BDO Cape Town has a vacancy for a Corporate Tax Senior Consultant within the corporate tax consulting business unit. The incumbent will be reporting to the Head of Corporate Tax Consulting. You will inter alia be responsible for:

• 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 knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of income tax and corporate law.


• Drafting technically correct opinions and reports for review and reviewing tax opinions and advise to be provided to clients and the audit department.


• Preparing and/or reviewing income tax and deferred tax computations.


• Reviewing tax computations for the audit department.


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


• Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.


• Identifying income tax issues arising at clients and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them.


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


• Liaising with audit partners and audit staff with regards to tax issues.


• Liaising with SARS.


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


• Managing and maintaining client relationships.


• Preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.


• Producing accurate work and client deliverables to a high technical standard while coaching and mentoring junior staff.


• Managing subordinates in the corporate tax consulting team.

Qualifications :

• CA(SA)


• BCom Honours or equivalent in taxation advantageous 

Professional designation:

• SAICA and/or SAIT 

Experience :

• CA(SA) articles


• Prior experience as a Corporate Tax consultant advantageous

Competencies :

• Excellent writing skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Leadership and supervising skills


• Working with people


• Adherence to principles and values


• Relating and Networking skills


• Analytical skills


• Leaning and researching skills


• Planning and organisational skills


• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations


• Adapting and responding to change


• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

At Value-able Consulting, we're committed to empowering our clients with strategic financial insights. We're looking for a skilled and motivated Accounting and Tax Consultant to lead daily operations and deliver expert financial services. If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about excellence—this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and current financial legislation
• Analyse financial data and prepare management reports
• Partner with departments to support financial strategy and decision-making
• Prepare and review Annual Financial Statements
• Accurately submit client tax returns
• Provide professional secretarial services
• Deliver work with precision, speed, and accuracy
• Stay up to date with industry developments and regulatory changes

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
• SAIPA accreditation or eligibility is a strong advantage
• 2–5 years of experience in an accounting firm
• Proficient in Sage One, Pastel, Draftworx, CaseWare, and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

My client is a client-focused Trust and Investment Management company providing financial planning and investment advice and services to clients planning for, or already in their retirement years. They offer a full range of financial services including: Investment & Portfolio Management, Offshore Financial Services, Trustee Services, Retirement Planning, Local & Offshore Money Market, Estate Planning, Tax Services and Wills. They also offer their own Unit Trust funds to clients and attend to the accounting and administration of said unit trust internally.

This new vacancy has been created within their tax and accounting service teams, at their offices in the Cape Town southern suburbs. This role has a dual focus and is responsible for trust tax and related tax compliance support, as well as individual tax compliance for individual tax-payers who are also investment clients on the company. The role is ideally suited to applicants with previous experience in managing a client-focused tax practice, with a minimum of 8+ years' experience in this area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall Tax and Accounting Services Compliance:
• Review of legislative changes, and recommendation of changes in business operations, process flows and procedure, once approved at Exco, RCC or Executive Board
• Key client allocation for family group with complex tax matters
• Managing service level agreements and 3rd party compliance requirements, where client has sourced external tax and/ or accounting compliance services, where my client is investment manager or Professional Trustee
• Provide regular training and development opportunities for in-house team on statutory changes and development of relevance to business operations
• Assist advisory and fiduciary operations in new business initiatives to secure new investment and fiduciary clientele for the business
• Technical and Specialist queries:
• assist advisory, fiduciary and consulting operations with specialist queries
• interface with tax specialist and brief tax attorney on tax dispute resolution measures
• Management of team members, and accountable to Exco on operations reporting and risk management strategy, ensuring that team commitments and deliverables are met, and communication to clients and advisory and fiduciary team operations is timeously attended to
• Back up support for team within scope of role, as required.

Key requirements for applicants:

• Relevant tertiary qualification a necessity: B Com (Accounting) or B Com Honours in Taxation or similar
• Previous experience in managing a busy, client-focused tax practice
• Completed accounting or auditing articles preferred
• Computer literacy a necessity: including MS Excel (advanced); as well as relevant tax package knowledge and previous experience
• Previous experience in similar function preferred with proven track record (8+ years), including appropriate tax practice management and related risk management experience
• Previous experience of bulk upload, managing data integrity controls and risks with 3rd parties
• Fit and proper requirements all in order, and clear
• Registered Tax Advisor or Tax Practitioner, and all professional credentials in order
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills are all competency requirements
• Clean credit and criminal check, valid, unendorsed drivers' licence and own vehicle are required

PLEASE NOTE:
A half-day or three-quarter-day work option may also be considered for this role.

Company Description

Latita Africa is a pioneering Pan-African firm at the forefront of driving growth across the continent. We specialize in delivering comprehensive services in tax, legal, advisory, and tax debt management, combining deep industry insight with innovative strategies.

Our offerings span corporate tax planning, individual tax compliance, commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, risk assurance, and financial accounting. Headquartered in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, we help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and unlock sustainable growth across African markets.

Position:
Accounting & Tax Debt Specialist

Location:
Woodmead, Johannesburg (In-Office)

Experience Required:
Minimum 3 years in accounting, taxation, and/or tax debt resolution

Department:
Accounting / Tax Advisory

Reports To:
Line Manager

Language Requirements:
Bilingual (English & Afrikaans, proficiency required)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Accounting & Tax Debt Specialist who is experienced, analytical, and detail-oriented. The successful candidate will handle complex SARS engagements, manage tax debt portfolios, and oversee accounting functions for a range of clients.

You will be working closely with both individuals and corporate clients, applying your expertise in South African tax legislation, including the Tax Administration Act, VAT Act, and Income Tax Act, to achieve optimal outcomes in compliance and dispute matters.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Accounting

• Reconcile tax accounts (PAYE, VAT, Income Tax, etc.) and ensure accurate submissions
• Oversee preparation of annual financial statements and monthly management reports
• Maintain accurate general and tax ledgers
• Assist with tax computations and submissions for companies, trusts, and individuals
• Client Advisory & Support
• Advise clients on SARS notices, penalties, and enforcement actions (e.g. garnishee orders, final demands)
• Support clients through audits, verifications, and risk reviews
• Collaborate with internal legal, accounting, and audit teams

Tax Debt Management

• Assess and manage client tax debt exposure with SARS
• Negotiate payment arrangements, suspension of payment applications, and compromise agreements
• Prepare and submit formal SARS representations, objections, and appeals
• Track, monitor, and follow up on SARS correspondence and payment schedules

Operational Efficiency

• Ensure compliance with SARS filing deadlines and internal service-level agreements
• Utilize tax and accounting platforms (SARS eFiling, QuickBooks, CaseWare, etc.)
• Identify and implement process improvements in tax debt and accounting workflows

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance (BCom or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting, tax compliance, or tax debt resolution
• Proficient in SARS eFiling, Microsoft Excel, and accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of South African tax legislation
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client portfolios simultaneously

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements are kindly requested not to apply.

Preferred

• Professional affiliation (SAIT / SAICA / SAIPA, completed or in progress)
• Experience in a tax consultancy, legal, or accounting practice
• Familiarity with SARS dispute resolution procedures and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Salary Range

Market-related, commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Send your application and CV to

If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Description
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We are hiring
We're on the lookout for an experienced
Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant
to prepare payroll third party payments and review payroll financial entries for Sappi Limited and its subsidiaries. To support the business to improve processes, people practices and business efficiency. To support the department on all Tax, Accounting and System testing relating to payroll.

As a
Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant
, you will be responsible to:

• Prepare payroll third-party payments and ensure payment is executed per the service level agreement
• Review monthly journals and ensure all the balances are correct
• Prepare, reconcile and submit the monthly filing of statutory tax returns including the creation and distribution of IRP5s
• Have a good understanding of calculating employee and employer tax liability
• Preparation and submission of audit requirements and queries
• Compile information for manpower budgets and preparation of cash flow forecasting
• Supervise direct report(s) including KPI discussions and supporting personal development
• Identify system and process change requirements by engaging with all stakeholders
• Support the payroll banking function to execute the monthly payroll on an ad hoc basis
• Maintain sound Payroll Governance and ensure Standard Operating Procedures are in place

What are we looking for?

• Relevant Payroll or Finance Degree
• Minimum 3 Years Payroll experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Employee Central and SAP FI and HRM
• Supervisory experience

OVERALL PURPOSE
Advising and consulting with clients on SA and international tax engagements, both personal and corporate tax.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The position reports to, and works directly with the Partner - Tax Advisory within the Family Office. Other working relationships include all members of the extended Family Office Team. This role is a legal and tax specialist advising clients on personal tax and exchange control issues, including cross border transactions. The role may offer legal opinion and regulatory advisory. This is a client facing and income generating role.

Principal Elements And Accountabilities

• Consulting and writing of tax opinions
• Conducting research and keeping abreast of the latest developments in tax
• Provision of exchange control advice and drafting of exchange control applications
• Preparation of tax computations for clients
• Review of tax returns
• Drafting of objections and appeals to assessments and assistance with SARS queries including dispute resolution with SARS
• Sundry correspondence with SARS
• Involvement from time to time in tax aspects relating to special assignments including corporate restructurings, listings, investigations, due diligence and other investigations, etc.
• Preparation and presentation of in-house training programs.
• Periodic contributions to the in-house technical and other publications

Qualifications And Skills

• CA (SA) / LLB / M Com Tax
• High net worth and international tax experience would be preferable
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience ideally within a consulting tax environment.
• Good communication skills, both oral and in writing
• Ability to manage multiple assignments
• Strong tax technical skills
• Strong ability to interpret financial information and transactions
• Accounting knowledge preferred
• Research and report writing

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS

• Planning and Organizing: Schedules and manages workload effectively, thinks ahead, sets plans to achieve goals
• Teamwork: Supports and works towards team goals, shares information, is helpful and cooperative, works effectively with people outside immediate team and within the wider group
• Communication skills: Communicates clearly and concisely, listens effectively, written communication is well presented
• Client orientated: Understands and satisfies client needs at all times, delivers excellent client service, takes full accountability for all client matters including delegated tasks.
• Accuracy, quality and productivity: Delivers work of a high standard, output is accurate and error free, productivity is consistent
• Strategic and commercial Focus: Demonstrates tenacious cost consciousness for the business, adds value to the business.