Title: Corporate Tax Manager

Reporting to: Head of Tax

Purpose Of The Job

The purpose of this role is to provide a variety of corporate tax consulting and advisory services to a large portfolio of medium to large clients.

PKF Octagon’s advisory department is renowned for its comprehensive expertise in corporate tax consulting and advisory services. Our advisory services encompass a wide range of tax-related issues, including corporate income tax, international tax, and merger and acquisition tax planning.

Key Job Duties or Responsibilities

• Possess technical proficiency in domestic corporate tax, with a working knowledge of other tax types to address tax-related inquiries and understand complex tax issues.
• Maintain professional interactions directly with clients while handling confidential client relations.
• Effectively manage relationships with relevant local authorities.
• Interpret the full range of relevant local income tax and tax administration laws.
• Be aware of additional local tax laws that may impact the current tax issue.
• Provide complex recommendations for tax solutions.
• Supervise a team of junior members and professional staff.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills.
• Exhibit proficient "first review" capabilities.
• Oversee the administration of tax matters.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate evolving client demands.
• Manage projects from start to finish (including risk assessment and billings), supervise junior team members, and collaborate directly with partners to deliver a quality product on time.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the existing client base and assist the team in acquiring new work from these clients.
• Stay informed about changes in legislation related to Income Tax and Tax Administration, as well as new developments in regulations and case law.
• Promote teamwork by regularly sharing knowledge with others.
• Contribute effectively to discussions and actively participate in generating creative ideas and solutions.

Critical Interpersonal Or Interactive Skills

• Acts professionally at all times
• Attention to detail
• Ability to operate and be proactive
• Good problem-solving ability
• Ability to multi-task and reprioritise tasks as and when required
• Be able to interact directly with clients in a professional manner
• Ability to effectively delegate work to team members
• High level of drive and resilience
• Good writing skills
• Good “first review” skills
• Good communication and interpretation skills
• Good command of the English language
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with good people skills
• High level of competence
• Good research skills
• Effective time management skills
• Good numerical skills
• Good presentation skills
• Commitment to invest in own a career

Qualifications And Experience

• CA (SA) or LLB; HDip (Tax); BCom Honours; MCom (Tax) (Non-Neg)
• At least 7- 9 years relevant experience in a corporate tax environment
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Must have a wide range of corporate tax skills and experience including opinion writing, concept papers, compliance, due diligence reviews and dispute resolution