The Role
Manage a diverse client portfolio, lead tax dispute resolutions, provide strategic tax advice, mentor junior staff, and improve workflows.
Summary Generated by Built In
An established tax and accounting firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Compliance Officer to manage a diverse client portfolio. This role requires a technical expert capable of handling the full tax lifecycle, from complex dispute resolution and objection handling to implementing strategic tax advice. The organisation is a registered SAIT training provider, and the Senior Officer will play a pivotal role in mentoring junior staff and improving departmental workflows. This position offers a blend of local compliance and exposure to international tax frameworks.
- Manage a comprehensive client portfolio, ensuring all Income Tax, Provisional Tax, and statutory returns are prepared or reviewed accurately.
- Lead dispute resolution processes, including the preparation and submission of objections, notices of appeal, and ADR.
- Provide technical tax opinions and oversee the implementation of tax advice for various client structures.
- Oversee the taxation of estates and complex Dividend Tax calculations.
- Supervise SARS correspondence, audits, and queries to ensure favourable outcomes for clients.
- Drive the development and continuous improvement of the tax administration department’s processes.
- Mentor and train junior staff and trainees in line with SAIT standards.
- Assist management with tax-related marketing initiatives and departmental recruitment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven experience as a Tax Consultant or Tax Advisor
- Proven track record in handling SARS objections and appeals.
- In-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Registered member of SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA or SAIT
- Deep technical knowledge of South African tax law.
- Bilingual in English and Afrikaans.
Required Software Skills
- Xero
- Greatsoft
- SARS e-Filing
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- International tax exposure (Netherlands).
- Leadership and mentoring opportunities.
- Collaborative and professional firm culture.
- After 6 months, flexibility 3 days in-office / 2 days remote
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven experience as a Tax Consultant or Tax Advisor
- Proven track record in handling SARS objections and appeals
- In-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Registered member of SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA or SAIT
- Deep technical knowledge of South African tax law
- Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
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The Company
What We Do
RecruitMyMom is a South African recruitment agency specializing in placing skilled women, particularly professional mothers, in permanent, contract, freelance, and fractional roles. They connect local and global businesses with top-tier talent and focus on the economic empowerment of women.
