Job Summary
One of our leading clients in the legal sector is seeking a Tax Accountant to join their fast paced dynamic team at their Cape Town OfficeS. To start in August 2021
PERMANENT POSITION
Key Performance Areas
- Preparation and submission of all corporate income tax returns for the company
- Preparation of supporting schedules for corporate tax submissions
- Tax risk assessment and reviews (VAT and income tax compliance)
- Assist auditors with tax related queries
- Researching and monitoring the relevant tax legislation for all company's offices
- Calculation of normal tax and deferred tax
- Interacting with the accounts team in respect of information required for VAT/ tax returns
- Withholding tax administration
- Tax clearance certificates for tenders
- Provision of general tax / VAT related support to the support services team
- Liaison with tax authorities in various countries
- Implementation of the firm’s transfer pricing policy and ongoing compliance
- Assisting with specific tax projects
- Other ad hoc wider tasks as and when required.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Extensive experience / knowledge of accounting in foreign currency
- Relevant experience in tax compliance with sound knowledge of the tax laws and principles
- Financial operational experience
- Prior experience in dealing with revenue authorities on the African continent
- Proficiency in the relevant computer software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Outlook , Excel and an accounting package
- Client focus is essential (this is a services environment)
- Tact, diplomacy and assertiveness are important requirements
- Proven team player, professional, flexible and friendly
- Possess well developed interpersonal and communications skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Must be able to work under minimum supervision
- Pro-active in identifying potential problems and creating solutions.
Tertiary Qualifications:
- Minimum B Com Accounting degree with completed articles, preferably a CA (SA) and/or post graduate tax qualification.
