427 Tax Opportunity jobs in South Africa

Calling all Experienced Tax Preparers ! Join our team for an exciting seasonal opportunity that offers flexible schedules . Leverage your tax expertise, business background, and knowledge of tax laws to propel you to the next level. You will provide exceptional client service while connecting with clients in a fun, fast-paced environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference for the hardest working!

** $150 Sign-On Bonus for new employees! Terms apply **

What you need:

• 2+ seasons of previous experience completing individual, trust, and/or partnership tax returns
• Passion for providing extraordinary customer service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to learn
• Experience in accounting, finance, retail, bookkeeping, or taxes
• Full-time and part-time positions are available
• Flexible Schedule Options - Work that works for you!
• Work Lotto (Win money for logged shifts)
• Teladoc (Unlimited Teladoc sessions for you and your whole household for $8 per month)
• Free identity theft protection
• Free tax preparation training and PTIN registration reimbursement
• Referral bonus opportunities are available for referring qualified candidates
• Free continuing tax education
• Enrolled Agent materials and testing reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization
• Employee referral program & sign-on bonus for new Tax Preparers (terms apply)
• Medical & Prescription benefit option (eligible to participate after working 1,560 hours annually)
• 401k with Company Match (eligible to participate after working the first 1,000 hours)

Experienced Tax Preparer (Finance)

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Signing bonus
• Training & development

Calling all Experienced Tax Preparers ! Join our team for an exciting seasonal opportunity that offers flexible schedules . Leverage your tax expertise, business background, and knowledge of tax laws to propel you to the next level. You will provide exceptional client service while connecting with clients in a fun, fast-paced environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference for the hardest working!

** 150 Sign-On Bonus for new employees! Terms apply **

What you need:

• 2+ seasons of previous experience completing individual, trust, and/or partnership tax returns
• Passion for providing extraordinary customer service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to learn
• Experience in accounting, finance, retail, bookkeeping, or taxes

• Full-time and part-time positions are available
• Flexible Schedule Options - Work that works for you!
• Work Lotto (Win money for logged shifts)
• Low-cost benefits (healthcare, dental & vision)
• Teladoc (Unlimited Teladoc sessions for you and your whole household for 18 per month)
• Free identity theft protection
• Corporate discount program
• Free tax preparation training and PTIN registration reimbursement
• Referral bonus opportunities are available for referring qualified candidates
• Free continuing tax education
• Enrolled Agent materials and testing reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization
• Employee referral program & sign-on bonus for new Tax Preparers (terms apply)
• Medical & Prescription benefit option (eligible to participate after working 1,560 hours annually)
• 401k with Company Match (eligible to participate after working the first 1,000 hours)

Job Description About the company:

Solid, growing, and lively/fun USA CPA firm. We have been in the business for over 19 years, and are ranked Top 1% of Tax Strategists in the USA. We are a progressive, 100% digital CPA Firm, so cloud computing and basic tech skills are required!

You have a good eye for detail, are flexible, and highly motivated. You are the right fit if you have a proven ability to adapt and manage effectively in a fast-paced, challenging environment and manage multiple, oftentimes competing priorities. A person who invests deeply in their work is curious, and eager to learn with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and active listening abilities will succeed with us.

• Personal tax returns, business tax returns, extension estimates, projection of tax, tax planning, tax research, tax review.
• Any other task, calculations, or report preparation, assigned to you by anyone in the company.
• Client communication.
• Reporting project status to your manager, operations, and owner of the company.
• Completion of projects on time (follow timeline) and follow the urgency level.
• Share the status of the projects regularly or when it is asked by the manager, owner, or anyone in the company.
• Maintain data privacy between the firm and clients.
• Management of the data-driven areas of the Tax team (reporting to team/managers, payroll reporting, project over/under budget conversations with team leaders, billable %’s of staff, etc.)

To be successful in this role you will have a decent understanding of Tax procedures and regulations preferably with State Income Taxes (Nexus) and Transfer Pricing along with the below.

• Proven work experience as a tax preparer in the US Tax industry.
• Solid tax information-analytical skills.
• Associate’s degree in tax (preferred US tax), accounting, business, administration, or similar.
• Ability to stay organized and focused in a busy, demanding, and constantly moving and challenging environment.
• Can work a minimum of 50+ hours during the tax season and 40+ hours on other days is a must.
• Ability to identify numerical errors and reporting requirements.
• Good organizational, time-management, and deadline-meeting abilities.
• Good communication & teamwork skills.

• QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, Zoho Books
• Google Sheets, MS Word, MS Excel
• Gmail, Slack

• Internet Speed: At least 10mbps.
• CPU: Core i5 (8th generation minimum) or i7 (8th generation minimum).
• RAM: Minimum of 16GB.
• Storage: Minimum 256GB SSD or 500GB HDD.
• Operating System: Genuine Windows (Preferably Pro).
• Audio: A good quality headset preferably equipped with noise cancellation.
• Video: A laptop/PC with a webcam or a good-quality webcam.

To ensure the security of our firm, we can only consider candidates who have a Windows operating machine. Having Windows Pro would be a significant advantage. If you are a Mac user and wish to apply, please note that you must acquire a Windows operating machine once you are accepted to perform the job with us.

• Permanent Work from home.
• We offer consistent and reliable work hours, and therefore compensation, sought after by most freelancers and independent contractors.
• Paid training. Training isn’t just necessary to our company, it is vital. We ensure that our staff develops skill sets that allow them to perform a broader range of work.
• Equal Staff Opportunity. No company politics.
• Our company embodies a culture of appreciation. We don’t take for granted our teams’ fantastic work.
• Collaborative environment: Our team integrates 13 divisions of expertise.
• Work-life balance. We conduct games, movie nights, fun activities & events to bring the team closer together.
• We strive to streamline our systems & processes.

• Our USA business hours include MANDATORY overlap (8:00 am to 12:00 noon Arizona time).
• Billable teams (Bookkeepers, Tax preparers, Customer care, and admins ) expect to work at least 50 hours per week during tax season, and weekends could be required.
• We need someone available for on-call emergencies (outside of normal working hours. Only when needed).

MyTAX City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

MyTAX City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

We’re growing our team and looking for dynamic professionals who are passionate about delivering value, building relationships, and making a measurable difference. If you're driven, collaborative, and looking to join a business that values integrity, performance, and people – we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

MyTax is the premier destination for all tax needs in South Africa. We specialise in tax returns, tax clearances, and tax emigrations, offering comprehensive support tailored to unique requirements. Our dedicated team of professionals helps clients navigate the complexities of the tax landscape reliably and effectively. Clients benefit from our expertise, avoiding mistakes and delays, while maximising financial benefits through tax incentives and exemptions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of South African tax law with relevant experience in eFiling and dealing with SARS for foreign tax clearance applications, filling of individual tax returns and tax emigration administration.

Key responsibilities

• Calculate provisional tax payments and complete IRP6 provisional tax returns.
• Liaise with SARS and manage applications for foreign tax clearance, file taz returns and handle financial emigration administration for individuals.
• Check assessments and calculate taxable income and estimated tax liabilities or refunds.
• Stay up-to-date with changes to legislation relating to the Income Tax Act and changes to SARS eFiling.
• Proactively identify opportunities for other areas of the tax department.
• Review operations and procedures to ensure compliance with local statutes and regulations.
• Suggest new policies and procedures for improving the collection of tax information from clients.

Required skills and qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Registered Tax Practitioner
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, finance, or related field
• Between 3 and 5 years relevant Tax Compliance experience.
• Prior experience liaising with SARS
• Strong technical knowledge and skills of Income Tax, VAT, PAYE and other SARS regulations.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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Latita Africa is a professional services solutions company which strives to be the catalyst for change in the African consultancy landscape, we are seeking an ambitious, driven, hardworking, self-managed junior tax consultants to join our team to work towards the optimal use of tax best practices to ensure efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations.

Who are we looking for?

Junior tax consultants with experience in the following fields, but not limited to:

•Corporate Income Tax (including specialised areas of Transfer Pricing, International Tax).

•Donations Tax.

•Erosion and Profit Shifting, Mining, Financial Services and Corporate Restructures).

•Excise Duties and Levies (including diesel refunds).

•Provisional Tax.

•Skills Development Levy.

•Value Added Tax (VAT).

•Withholding Tax on Interest.

Task and Responsibilities

• Assess submissions.

• Establish commercial substance of the documentation.

•Validate claims made and raise assessments.

•Objections and appeals.

•Manage complex financial transactions.

•Manage contract and reportable arrangements.

• Develop compliance risk profiles and work on the new and current Inventory of cases across VAT, PIT, CIT and Trade Taxes.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced Diploma/bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Accounting/Tax.

• 1-2 years' experience in a tax consulting / tax compliance field.

• Competent to work independently.

• Confident to engage with stakeholders, client and SARS officials.

• Ability to compose original correspondence, write reports, have effective interaction with people, and to communicate ideas and receive and process information from others.

• Excellent knowledge on SARS e-filing as well as the SARS legal frameworks.

• Able to critically review tax returns and information submitted by taxpayers’ individuals or companies and identify possible discrepancies including follow up work and requirements.

• Able to apply basic principles of forensic tax auditing in reviewing taxpayer information in conjunction with third party information.

• Able to conduct limited/standard audits to ensure compliance.

• Must have knowledge in managing objections, compromise and deferment process.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately, including percentages, fractions, decimals and simple mathematical formulae.

• Must be able to work on multiple clients/cases at once.

• Highly motivated with an ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal or other instructions with several concrete variables.

• Attention to detail and the ability to organise complex information neatly and accurately.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Self-directed with an ability to learn a systematic approach to accounting and to follow the approach without direction to maintain the integrity of the financial data.

• Ability to operate computer equipment, business equipment and other general office equipment, including telephones and fax machines.

• Sound written and verbal communications skills.

• Reliable and flexible individual.

• Attention to detail.

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• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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SUMMARY :
POSITION INFO :

Job purpose

To provide tax advice and tax compliance services to a wide range of clients across various sectors. The role involves ensuring clients receive excellent tax compliance services, building and maintaining strong relationships that support the PKF Octagon culture and values. High quality, accuracy, and client service are paramount.

Main responsibilities and accountabilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Preparing objections for submission to SARS and liaising directly with the relevant Partner before submission.
• Managing objections from start to finish, ensuring quality and accuracy, and acting in the best interests of the client.
• Following up and tracking all tax-related matters with SARS, including objections and submissions.
• Handling IT registrations, Tax Clearance, Tax Applications, and Objections to SARS, ensuring proper receipt.
• Processing and logging all information accurately on GreatSoft.
• Serving as a client liaison on all tax-related matters, maintaining client relationships, and providing excellent service.
• Providing continuous and accurate feedback to clients and Partners.
• Completing all tax returns accurately and efficiently.
• Updating Partners on the progress of tax returns.

Qualifications and experience :

• At least 5 years of experience in a Tax Compliance role within an audit firm.
• Matric and a relevant tax-related degree or diploma.
• Knowledge of current industry and tax legislation.
• Computer literacy, specifically with GreatSoft and SARS e-filing.

Personal competencies :

• Analytical thinking regarding tax issues.
• Ability to interpret information for the benefit of the firm and clients.
• Keeping abreast of industry changes and interpreting them advantageously.
• Accountable, responsible, and results-driven.
• Committed to adding value.
• Methodical in planning workflow.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Maintaining professionalism and a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, driven, and determined.
• Team player.
• Attention to detail and quality of output.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a CPA and advisory firm with offices in New York City, Boca Raton, Florida, New Jersey, Chicago, and the Philippines. They have over 100 people within the firm and are growing. Their firm operates in a cloud-based, paperless environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tax Consultant with 1-2 years of experience, based in South Africa in preparing individual and business tax returns under US IRS Code regulations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately preparing and reviewing tax returns, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws, and assisting clients with their tax-related inquiries.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare accurate and timely federal and state income tax returns for individuals (Form 1040) and various business entities (e.g., Forms 990, 1120, 1120-S, 1065) in accordance with US IRS Code regulations.
• Gather and organize client financial data and documentation necessary for tax return preparation.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or missing information by communicating directly with clients.
• Conduct basic tax research as needed to ensure compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
• Assist in responding to IRS and state tax notices.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics standards.
• Stay updated on changes in US tax laws and regulations.
• Assist with tax planning and advisory services.
• Utilize tax preparation software efficiently.

Requirements

Experience :

• 1-2 years of proven experience in preparing individual and business tax returns under US IRS Code regulations.
• Solid understanding of federal and state income tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in tax preparation software (UltraTax).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• EA (Enrolled Agent) certification or CA candidate is a plus.
• Duration : 12 month fixed term Contract
• Working hours 12H00 to 21H00 SAST to support USA working hours
• Own Laptop & stable connection
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team.

Skills and or Characteristics :

• Analytical Thinking : Able to break down complex problems, spot trends or discrepancies, and propose practical solutions.
• Attention to Detail : High level of accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work, especially with documentation and numbers.
• Integrity & Ethics : Maintains high ethical standards, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.
• Adaptability : Flexible and quick to adjust in a fast-paced, remote, and paperless work environment.
• Communication : Clear written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

1-2 years of proven experience in preparing individual and business tax returns under US IRS Code regulations. Solid understanding of federal and state income tax laws and regulations. Proficiency in tax preparation software (UltraTax). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.