Tax Specialist

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Are you a Tax Specialist with financial services experience looking to grow your career in Cape Town? We might be looking for you!

Position Responsibilities:

  • Stay updated on pertinent tax regulations and legislative shifts in the financial services sector.
  • Lead tax advisory efforts for ex-SA operations.
  • Manage relationships with local and foreign tax authorities effectively.
  • Address complex tax queries and issues with adeptness.
  • Generate comprehensive reports with clear findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management, legal/compliance, and operational departments concerning new legislative and tax reporting obligations.
  • Represent the company at industry forums, contributing insights and perspectives to regulatory papers and industry bodies.
  • Review and enhance tax processes and controls to mitigate tax risks within the organization.
  • Supervise the identification and documentation of changes necessary for existing legislative requirements and annual regulatory tax reports to SARS across various system interfaces.
  • Provide ongoing guidance and training to stakeholders to ensure robust tax compliance awareness and proficiency.
  • Oversee the compilation and submission of SARS submission files.
  • Coordinate with Clients/Financial Advisors and Operations teams to address reporting queries and emerging tax matters.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree with a Post Graduate Tax Qualification.
  • Relevant experience in the financial services sector, staying abreast of legislative changes. Technical expertise in tax advisory is highly valued.
Key Competencies and Skills:
  • Demonstrated initiative and success both academically and in leadership roles.
  • Pragmatic approach to systems and processes with a strong accountability mindset.
  • Familiarity with legislative requirements and tax laws in unit trust/LISP, long-term insurance, and retirement fund sectors. Understanding of local and international tax reporting standards such as FATCA/CRS, DWT, IWT, and IT3.
For more information please contact:

Rebo Mashabela

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1294986
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R450000 - 550000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned