Job Description

Umhlanga - A prestigious and dynamic Insurance Brokerage is seeking a highly skilled Professional Tax Accountant to become a key member of its rapidly expanding Tax Division.
As an independent financial brokerage, our client delivers a comprehensive suite of financial services, including Risk Management, Investment Advisory, and Estate Planning, to a discerning professional clientele. Renowned for their commitment to excellence, they are celebrated for delivering client service that consistently exceeds industry standards.
As a Professional Tax Accountant, you will provide full accounting service offerings to the company's clients.
The ideal candidate will be meticulous, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy multitasking, and have excellent interpersonal and client-relational skills, this role is for you!
Responsibilities:

• Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
• Produce monthly management reports
• Full accounting function to trial balance
• Drafting of annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors on CaseWare
• Provide advice on all tax and accounting matters
• Must have experience on e-filing (SARS)
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and companies, VAT returns for sole proprietors, and trusts
• Prepare VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies and trusts
• Competent to attend to all SARS correspondence
• Filing of notices of objections and suspension of debt on e-filing
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner
• Must be willing to travel to clients
• Responsible for keeping up to date with Tax laws and Regulations
• Optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities for clients
• Tax planning
• Compliance support
• Advisory services

Minimum Requirements:

• Accounting degree or Higher Diploma
• Completed articles (Advantageous)
• Affiliations to SAIPA, ACC, CIMA (Advantageous)
• Pastel experience and knowledge
• Fluent knowledge of CaseWare and Pastel is imperative
• 2 - 5 years' experience in an accounting environment
• Own Vehicle and a Valid driver's license

Remuneration:
R20 000 - R35 000 monthly
Working hours:
Monday - Friday 08H00 - 16H30
**Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**