BDO Johannesburg has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Expatriate and Employees' Tax Consultant.
Purpose Manage a mixed portfolio of expatriate tax compliance and expatriate and employees' tax consulting projects.
This role will involve working very closely with the head of the division and involve a lot of direct client contact.
The successful candidate will also manage the performance of two team members.
The role is designed to lead to a fast-track career progression for the right candidate.
Job Specification Reporting as part of Global Employer Services; you will inter alia be responsible for: Expatriate Tax Compliance and Consulting Review of expatriate annual tax and provisional returns and directly responsible for preparation and submission of more complex tax returns.
Attending to SARS and clients queries/objections/appeals.
Review of monthly shadow payrolls.
Responsible for expatriate arrival and departure tax briefings.
Managing various expatriate tax consulting projects and assisting the director on more complex cases including: Providing written advice on tax residence and cross-border assignment tax issues.
Emigration Matters.
Tax efficient structuring of expatriate's assignment package.
Development or review of a company's international assignment policy/relocation policy.
Employees' Tax Consulting Preparation of PAYE due diligence projects.
Assisting with client PAYE Health checks.
Assisting clients with SARS PAYE audits/VDP applications.
Work on various other employees' tax consulting projects including: Design or review of employer remuneration related policies, including fringe benefit policy/travel & expense policy.
Remuneration structuring, including employee share incentive plan arrangements.
Employee retrenchments.
Qualifications and Experience: Degree or H Dip (Tax) / MCom Tax.
Candidates with proven relevant experience will also be considered.
Minimum of 3 years' SAIT Trainee experience or experience ideally working in a client-facing expatriate and employees' tax compliance and consulting role.
Strong candidates with relevant technical experience from Industry or SARS will also be considered.
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Competencies: Team player.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
Enjoys opinion writing / drafting of reports.
Lateral thinker.
Ability to build strong and effective relationships internally and with clients to ensure a professional and quality service that meets required expectations and needs.
Confidence and decisiveness with excellent planning and organizing abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and achieve reporting deadlines.
Agility to adapt to different situations.
Showing initiative and taking ownership.
Energetic, passionate and possess a willingness to succeed.
Adherence to principles and values.
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