Tax Consultant

Job Summary

The Tax Consultant is responsible for providing professional tax advisory and compliance support to clients and the organisation. The role involves preparing and reviewing tax returns, conducting tax research, assisting with tax planning, identifying tax risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable tax legislation and regulatory requirements.

The Tax Consultant works closely with clients, finance teams, auditors, and other stakeholders to resolve tax-related matters and provide accurate, practical tax solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit various tax returns and related documentation.
• Assist with corporate, individual, VAT, PAYE, and other applicable tax matters.
• Conduct tax research and interpret relevant tax legislation and regulations.
• Provide tax advice and support to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with tax planning and identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency within applicable legislation.
• Review financial information and supporting documentation for tax purposes.
• Identify potential tax risks, discrepancies, and compliance issues.
• Assist with tax audits, SARS queries, investigations, and information requests.
• Prepare responses to tax authority queries and assist with resolving tax disputes where required.
• Maintain accurate tax records, working papers, calculations, and supporting evidence.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate relevant impacts to stakeholders.
• Assist with month-end and year-end tax calculations and reporting.
• Ensure tax deliverables are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Collaborate with accounting, audit, finance, and other professional teams.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and organisational financial information.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable legislation, professional standards, and organisational policies.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of taxation principles and compliance requirements.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply tax principles to practical situations.
• Strong research and information-gathering skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant financial systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a professional team.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
• Relevant tax qualification or professional designation would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in tax compliance, accounting, auditing, or a professional services environment is advantageous.
• Experience working with tax authority processes and electronic tax-filing systems would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of South African tax legislation and SARS processes would be advantageous for roles based in South Africa.