Tax Manager

About the role

Our client, a dynamic firm of Chartered Accountants based in Sunninghill, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead their tax team. The role involves overseeing tax consultants and administrators while ensuring compliance with all SARS deadlines and internal targets.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a group of Tax Consultants and a Tax Administrator, driving performance against targets and statutory deadlines.
• Compile tax calculations and complete tax returns for all entities, including individuals and provisional (IRP6) returns.
• Issue IRP5/IT3 certificates, perform EMP501 reconciliations, and handle tax audits and SARS queries.
• Review all tax returns before submission, assess income tax assessments, and provide tax opinions, consultations, and advice.
• Handle complex areas such as tax emigration, foreign tax/double tax treatments, trust taxation (IT3T), dividend tax, STT, customs applications, and VAT/PAYE audits.
• Maintain advanced e‑filing functions, statutory registrations, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a tax‑focused role.
• Tax degree, Advanced Certificate, or H.Dip in Tax qualification.
• Registered tax practitioner or able to register shortly.
• Broad experience across taxation and administrative functions.

Required skills

• Greatsoft
• Easyfile
• Microsoft Excel