Tax Advisor

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Sandton, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Agency • HR Tech • Professional Services
The Role
The Tax Advisor provides integrated tax advisory services, manages compliance, oversees submissions, and collaborates with teams to optimize client tax strategies.
Summary Generated by Built In

A reputable financial services firm is looking for a technical and client-oriented Tax Advisor to join their integrated wealth management team. This role is designed for a professional who thrives on providing clarity and confidence to clients by aligning tax strategies with broader financial goals and long-term planning. Operating at the intersection of technical compliance and strategic engagement, the successful candidate will work alongside Financial Planners and Legacy specialists to deliver a seamless advisory experience.


Key Responsibilities
  • Integrated Tax Advisory: Provide expert guidance that complements complex financial plans and supports long-term wealth preservation.

  • Compliance Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of tax returns for individuals, trusts, companies, and deceased estates, ensuring all submissions via SARS eFiling are accurate and timely.

  • SARS Liaison: Manage all professional correspondence with revenue services, including handling audits, objections, and complex queries.

  • Strategic Planning: Identify and implement tax-efficient opportunities to optimise client positions while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

  • Collaborative Support: Partner with internal legal and trust teams to resolve estate-related tax matters.

  • Technical Interpretation: Translate intricate tax legislation into practical, easy-to-understand advice for a diverse client base.

  • Record Integrity: Maintain meticulous digital records and stay abreast of evolving tax laws to ensure service excellence.


Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related commerce field.

  • Professional Status: Registered Tax Practitioner.

  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years in tax compliance and advisory roles.

  • Technical Proficiency: Proven track record in preparing and submitting returns for individuals, trusts, companies, and estates.

  • Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of South African tax legislation and hands-on experience navigating SARS processes.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Active membership in a recognised professional body (e.g., SAIT or SAICA).

  • Previous experience working within a multi-disciplinary wealth management or financial planning environment.


Required Software Skills
  • SARS e-Filing

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Experience with digital practice management or tax software tools


Benefits
  • Opportunity to work within a highly professional, collaborative wealth management group.

  • Exposure to complex, high-value tax planning and estate matters.

  • A culture that values empathy, precision, and long-term relationship building




Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related commerce field
  • Registered Tax Practitioner
  • Minimum of 5 years in tax compliance and advisory roles
  • Proven track record in preparing and submitting returns for individuals, trusts, companies, and estates
  • Deep understanding of South African tax legislation and experience with SARS processes
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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.

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