Senior Consultant – Individual, Trusts & Estates

About the role

BDO is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its Private Tax business unit. Reporting to the Head of Private Tax, you will provide high‑level tax advice and compliance services for individuals, trusts and estates, supporting the firm’s growth and reputation.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver income tax computations, returns, provisional tax calculations and related schedules.
• Prepare and review objections, appeals and support clients during SARS audits.
• Maintain client relationships, manage budgets, invoicing and debtors.
• Ensure quality control of all deliverables and compliance with BDO risk policies and statutory deadlines.
• Research tax legislation, develop proposals and contribute to business development activities.
• Coach and mentor junior staff while producing technically accurate work.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in tax; preferably a postgraduate qualification or B.Com Hons.
• Professional designation SAIT.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in individual, trust and estate tax.
• Strong knowledge of the Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, capital gains tax and estate duty.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently under deadline pressure.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SARS eFiling and SARS contact‑centre systems.
• In‑depth understanding of Income Tax Act provisions.
• In‑depth understanding of Tax Administration Act provisions.