23 Tax Services jobs in South Africa

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.

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 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

• Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
• Produce monthly management reports
• Full accounting function to trial balance
• Drafting of annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors on CaseWare
• Provide advice on all tax and accounting matters
• Must have experience on e-filing (SARS)
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and companies, VAT returns for sole proprietors, and trusts
• Prepare VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies and trusts
• Competent to attend to all SARS correspondence
• Filing of notices of objections and suspension of debt on e-filing
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner
• Must be willing to travel to clients
• Responsible for keeping up to date with Tax laws and Regulations
• Optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities for clients
• Tax planning
• Compliance support
• Advisory services

• Accounting degree or Higher Diploma
• Completed articles
• Affiliations to SAIPA, ACC, CIMA
• Pastel experience and knowledge
• Fluent knowledge of CaseWare and Pastel is imperative
• 2 - 5 years' experience in an accounting environment
• Own Vehicle and Valid driver's license

Tax Accountant

Industry: Energy equipment & services (oil & gas)

Contract Type: Temporary (Fixed-Term)

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

About the Role

A global organisation in the energy equipment & services sector is seeking a Temporary Tax Accountant to support tax accounting and compliance across multiple African jurisdictions. You'll collaborate with international finance teams, ensure adherence to local regulations and US GAAP/SOX, and help standardise robust tax control processes in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate tax accounting and compliance across African entities.
• Review statutory tax returns, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, Stamp Duty.
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax provisions for US GAAP reporting (ASC 740/ASC 450; formerly FIN 48/FAS 5).
• Review annual US GAAP tax webforms and supporting schedules.
• Support SOX reporting and maintain strong tax control processes.
• Partner with local and central finance teams to strengthen tax-related internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and local tax regulations.
• Lead and maintain standardised balance sheet tax account reconciliations.
• Liaise with external tax service providers as required.

Qualifications

• BCom (or similar); Tax specialisation preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years in Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance.
• Exposure to tax in the African region is essential.
• Experience in a multinational group is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxation (Corporate Tax, VAT, WHT, Stamp Duty, etc.).
• Proven ability to collaborate with multi-country finance teams.
• Excellent tax accounting, compliance, and reconciliation capabilities.
• High attention to detail; able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent, proactive, highly organised, and comfortable taking initiative.

What's on Offer

• Impactful temporary opportunity within a global, multi-jurisdiction finance environment.
• Exposure to diverse African tax landscapes and US GAAP/SOX frameworks.
• Collaborative, high-performance culture where your expertise makes a visible difference.

Pepkor Speciality has an exciting and new opportunity in our finance department, for a Tax Accountant. The Tax accountant will be responsible for the Group's Tax reporting and compliance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of tax reporting and compliance requirements and to support the business functions with information and advice on business decisions related to taxation matters. Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated, positive, and passionate about performance, a resilient individual who can think laterally and who has strong analytical and proven tax accounting abilities.

• Preparation of year-end and quarterly tax calculations and reporting, including normal and deferred tax (SA and BLNE).
• Preparation and submission of income tax returns (SA and BLNE).
• Preparation of provisional tax computations and returns (SA and BLNE).
• Calculation of withholding taxes and submission of withholding tax returns.
• Compile information for transfer pricing policy documents.
• Provide support for customs queries.
• Manage queries and audits from revenue authorities (SA and BLNE).
• Identifying tax risks and preparation of tax risk register.
• Build strong relationships with the Pepkor group tax team and assist with tax queries.
• Advise the business on correct tax treatment of new products or business streams.
• Any other tax related queries or projects as required by the business.

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or similar

• Qualified Chartered Accountant CA (SA) prefered.
• Postgraduate tax qualification will be advantageous.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of corporate tax legislation is essential.
• Sound working knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.
• Proven experience in liaising with revenue authorities is essential.
• Experience in a listed retail environment will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in the latest G-Suite packages and Advanced Excel in Microsoft packages.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability with excellent numerical skills and the ability to be accurate and detail orientated.
• Has a high energy level and is performance-driven and deadline-oriented.
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance.
• Ability to multi-task and deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems.