Tax Specialist Pkf Cape Town

The **duties and responsibilities **include, but are not limited to:
Client Advisory and Consultation:
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their specific tax needs and providing tailored solutions to optimize their tax positions., including trust planning as well as in relation to corporate restructures.
- Respond to client inquiries and provide clear explanations regarding a variety of tax matters, including income tax, transfer pricing, VAT, transfer duty and securities transfer tax.
Interactions with SARS:
- Assist clients in corresponding with SARS in relation to requests for relevant material and tax audits.
- Attend to dispute resolution processes with SARS on behalf of clients, including the attendance of Alternative Dispute Resolution Meetings.
Tax Research and Analysis:
- Conduct thorough research on complex tax issues, interpret tax legislation and provide insightful recommendations to clients.
- Stay updated on tax-related developments, including proposed legislative amendments, case law tax rulings and commentary and communicate the implications thereof to clients and internal stakeholders.
Team Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
- Collaborate with colleagues to gather necessary information and ensure comprehensive tax advice and services.
- Share tax-related knowledge, best practices, and industry updates with team members to enhance overall expertise and efficiency.
- Provide training and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering their professional growth and development.
Business development:
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- Provide a service offering that assists with acquiring new clientele.
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, law or LLB.
- Higher Diploma in taxation or Honors in tax
- At least 5 years’ experience within a similar environment.
- Proven work experience as a Tax Specialist, Tax Consultant, or similar role, with a focus on tax advisory services.
- In-depth knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and procedures, including individual and corporate taxation.
**Skills**:
- Deep understanding of tax laws, regulations, and codes relevant to their jurisdiction. Stay updated with changes in tax legislation and possess comprehensive knowledge of different tax provisions and their interpretations.
- The ability to conduct thorough research to stay informed about changes, understand complex tax provisions, and provide up-to-date advice to clients.
- Analytical skills with attention to detail, including the ability to interpret complex tax legislation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain tax strategies, requirements, and potential risks or benefits to clients in a clear and understandable manner.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Strong ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in dealing with sensitive financial information.
- Building strong client relationships
**Computer literacy**:
- Proficiency in MS Suite including excel.
- GreatSoft experience would be advantageous