153 Tax jobs in Johannesburg

Join to apply for the Tax Compliance Consultant role at Executive Placements.com - The JOB Portal 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Tax Compliance Consultant role at Executive Placements.com - The JOB Portal Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job PurposeTo provide tax advice and tax compliance services to a wide range of clients who operate in all sectors. To continually assist and ensure that the Clients receive excellent tax compliance service and thus build and maintain relationships that support the PKF Octagon culture and values. Quality, accuracy and Client service is of paramount importance and is a specific requirement of this position. Recruiter:PKF OctagonJob Ref: Date posted:Thursday, June 19, 2025Location:Johannesburg, South AfricaSUMMARY:POSITION INFO:Job PurposeTo provide tax advice and tax compliance services to a wide range of clients who operate in all sectors. To continually assist and ensure that the Clients receive excellent tax compliance service and thus build and maintain relationships that support the PKF Octagon culture and values. Quality, accuracy and Client service is of paramount importance and is a specific requirement of this position.Main Responsibilities And AccountabilitiesThe successful applicant will be required to handle (but is not limited to) the following:Prepare Objections for submission to SARS and submit to SARS as required by the Client and Partners. To liaise directly with the relevant Partner before the submission is made to SARS. Attend to Objections from start to finish ensuring quality of service and accuracy of output and acting in the best interests of the Client. Ensure ongoing follow up and tracking with SARS on all tax related matters, including the objections and submission, on behalf of the Client. Take the IT registrations, Tax Clearance, Tax Applications and Objections to SARS and ensure they are properly received. To accurately process and log all information on Great Soft. Perform the role of a Client liaison on all tax related matters, ensuring the Client relationship is maintained and excellent services provided. Provide continuous and accurate feedback to the relevant Client and Partners. Attend to the accurate completion of all tax returns. Provide feedback to Partners on the progress of tax returns that you are working on for them. Qualifications and experience:Must have at least 5 years of experience in a Tax Compliance role at an Audit and Accounting firm. Matric and completed a relevant tax related degree or diploma Must know the latest industry and tax rules and legislation. Must be computer literate, must know specifically Great Soft and SARS e-filing. Personal competencies:Able to apply one’s mind to tax issues. Able to interpret information to ensure the maximum benefit to the firm and clients. Constantly kept abreast of changes in the industry and able to interpret these changes to the benefit of the firm and clients. Accountable, responsible, delivery orientated. Strive to constantly add value. Able to plan work flow methodically. Able to work well under pressure. Ensure professional and positive attitude at all times. Display excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Self-motivated, driven and determined. Team player. Ensures attention to detail and quality of output. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Executive Placements.com - The JOB Portal by 2x Get notified about new Compliance Consultant jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa . 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Job Description

Attention all tax compliance professionals! Our client, based in Cape Town Claremont, is currently seeking an experienced Tax Compliance Officer to join their team. The ideal candidate should have prior experience as a Tax Practitioner or Compliance Officer, with a strong understanding of tax laws and regulations. As a Tax Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the company's compliance with all tax-related obligations. If you possess a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and are proficient in tax software and applications, then we want to hear from you!

We require a candidate with :

• Bcom Specializing in Tax + SAIT.
• Minimum 4 Years Experience
• Based in Cape-Town

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Position: Tax Compliance Officer

Office location: Johannesburg (Bedfordview)

Job Description:

1. Preparation and compilation of SARS Tax Clearance documents
2. Assistance with verifying Tax Compliance of clients
3. Relationship management with external Tax Practitioner on SARS Tax Clearance submissions
4. Working within a tax and exchange control team to efficiently deal directly with client queries
5. Keeping the system (CRM) up to date with client progress and approvals
6. Relationship management with affiliates
7. Preparation and compilation of Emigration documents
8. Liaising with the various teams at our banking partners to ensure SARS TCC's and emigration processes are in place for clients to trade

Education, experience and skills:

1. A Bachelor's Degree (at minimum)
2. Work experience of at least 1 year within Fiduciary Services / banking / Exchange Control department
3. Extremely comfortable with being client facing
4. Proficiency in Word, Excel, e-filing and Salesforce (advantageous)
5. General office administration
6. FAIS RE5 (within the first 3 months, if not already obtained)
7. SAIT registration

Remuneration: Salary package offers a basic salary and will join the company incentive structure. The package includes a standard Medical Aid contribution and Death and Disability covered by the company.

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Shift Pursuit is partnering with an audit, accounting and tax firm in Johannesburg. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Compliance Officer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in individual tax and be confident in handling a variety of SARS-related matters.

Requirements:

• Tax-related certification (essential)
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license (essential)
• Fluent in Afrikaans

Key Performance Areas:

• Completion and submission of individual tax returns
• Calculation and submission of provisional tax returns
• Application for Tax Clearance Certificates
• Performing accurate tax calculations
• Lodging objections against incorrect assessments
• Managing SARS queries and correspondence
• Responding to client emails in a timely and professional manner

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today!

Start your professional career today and send your updated CV to or give us a call on and one of our consultants will be in touch if you meet the requirements.

Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tagged as: Afrikaans, Edenvale, Johannesburg, Tax, Tax Compliance Officer

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SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible to Support Tax manager in the collection and Reconciliation of tax related information to ensure reporting to tax authorities and meeting all tax deadlines are met. The role will focus on ensuring that all tax related statutory and compliance reporting requirements are met and delivered in a timely manner. Assist in Tax role to compile VAT reconciliations and other Tax account reconciliations and assist hub with allocations, tax certificate and customs. Data collections and similar tasks.

Specific Responsibilities

• Collaboration with FSSC and business operations
• Support the taxation department within Finance function.
• Maintain and prepare reconciliations required for VAT, WHT and Customs
• Filing and maintaining documents and records
• Support compliance under Direct Taxes
• Support compliance under Indirect Taxes
• Work in coordination with direct manager and finance team, understand the ERP, both accounting and tax reporting tools
• Assist in external and internal audits.
• Be compliant to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
• Participate in ICOFR submissions where required.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Any other ad hoc assignment

Ensuring compliance under Direct Taxes

Assist with Monthly General Ledger reviews on accounts that require high scrutiny and information gathering (examples such as travel accounts, minor equipment accounts etc.) - Monthly.

• Withholding Tax
  • Responsible for accurate and timely reconciliations on monthly basis. Responsible to reconcile the Tax receivable accounts with tax certificates and ensure all WHT certificates are collected from the business/collections teams and filed with register for Tax return purposes.

Ensure compliance under Indirect tax.

• VAT
  • Responsible for accurate and timely reconciliations on monthly basis Including Revenue Recon and GL reconciliations.
  • Collecting Vat exemptions, Vat support documents and returns and filing in Tax SharePoint Site
• Customs VAT and Duties
  • Ensuring proper record keeping for excise & customs matters
  • Responsible collection all documents and filing in Tax share point site.

Other

• Support on any specific assignment that may be provided from time to time.

Process Support

• Support direct and indirect tax compliance including but not limited to:
  • Tax return preparations (VAT, WHT and specific GL accounts for CIT)
  • Document gathering
• Work with the business and direct manager and support process around data collection and accurate and timely reporting.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 (Matric)

Experience

• 3-5 years accounting experience
• Experience on various ERP finance systems
• Must have VAT knowledge and experience with reconciliations and SARS Returns with regards to reconciling for return submission. Must have knowledge on the main rules for VAT in terms of rules for Output and Input VAT.to enable reconciliations.
• Exceptional administrative and filing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders Teamwork and collaboration.
• Business partnering focus.

Additional Information

Required Skills

• Accounting packages (Oracle and advantage)
• Proficient on MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and SharePoint
• Initiative and proactivity.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Excellent Communication and people skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Accuracy
• Commitment
• Honesty and integrity
• Logical thinking
• Self-disciplined and organized.
• Team player

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Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible to Support Tax manager in the collection and Reconciliation of tax related information to ensure reporting to tax authorities and meeting all tax deadlines are met. The role will focus on ensuring that all tax related statutory and compliance reporting requirements are met and delivered in a timely manner. Assist in Tax role to compile VAT reconciliations and other Tax account reconciliations and assist hub with allocations, tax certificate and customs. Data collections and similar tasks.

Specific Responsibilities

• Collaboration with FSSC and business operations
• Support the taxation department within Finance function.
• Maintain and prepare reconciliations required for VAT, WHT and Customs
• Filing and maintaining documents and records
• Support compliance under Direct Taxes
• Support compliance under Indirect Taxes
• Work in coordination with direct manager and finance team, understand the ERP, both accounting and tax reporting tools
• Assist in external and internal audits.
• Be compliant to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
• Participate in ICOFR submissions where required.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Any other ad hoc assignment

Ensuring compliance under Direct Taxes

Assist with Monthly General Ledger reviews on accounts that require high scrutiny and information gathering (examples such as travel accounts, minor equipment accounts etc.) - Monthly.

• Withholding Tax
  • Responsible for accurate and timely reconciliations on monthly basis. Responsible to reconcile the Tax receivable accounts with tax certificates and ensure all WHT certificates are collected from the business/collections teams and filed with register for Tax return purposes.

Ensure compliance under Indirect tax.

• VAT
  • Responsible for accurate and timely reconciliations on monthly basis Including Revenue Recon and GL reconciliations.
  • Collecting Vat exemptions, Vat support documents and returns and filing in Tax SharePoint Site
• Customs VAT and Duties
  • Ensuring proper record keeping for excise & customs matters
  • Responsible collection all documents and filing in Tax share point site.

Other

• Support on any specific assignment that may be provided from time to time.

Process Support

• Support direct and indirect tax compliance including but not limited to:
  • Tax return preparations (VAT, WHT and specific GL accounts for CIT)
  • Document gathering
• Work with the business and direct manager and support process around data collection and accurate and timely reporting.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Finance qualification

Experience

• 3-5 years accounting experience
• Experience on various ERP finance systems
• Must have VAT knowledge and experience with reconciliations and SARS Returns with regards to reconciling for return submission. Must have knowledge on the main rules for VAT in terms of rules for Output and Input VAT.to enable reconciliations.
• Exceptional administrative and filing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders Teamwork and collaboration.
• Attention to detail (accuracy)
• Business partnering focus.

Additional Information

Required Skills

• Accounting packages (Oracle and advantage)
• Proficient on MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and SharePoint
• Attention to detail.
• Initiative and proactivity.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Excellent Communication and people skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Accuracy
• Commitment
• Honesty and integrity
• Independent
• Logical thinking
• Self-disciplined and organized.
• Team player

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Overview

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 Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

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Our client, based in Fourways, is currently seeking a tax consultant to join their team Experience Requirements: Registered as a Tax Practitioner with SARS (advantageous) Post-matric qualification in tax or accounting Minimum 3 years experience in a tax department Should you meet the minimum requirements for this position, you can forward your comprehensive CV to . Alternatively, you can phone the team on XXX-XXX For more finance jobs, visit our website on Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our client, based in Fourways, is currently seeking a tax consultant to join their team Experience Requirements: Registered as a Tax Practitioner with SARS (advantageous) Post-matric qualification in tax or accounting Minimum 3 years experience in a tax department Should you meet the minimum requirements for this position, you can forward your comprehensive CV to .

Alternatively, you can phone the team on XXX-XXX For more finance jobs, visit our website on Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates.

Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.