Job title/position: Global Mobility Services Tax Consultant Function and Business Unit: T Corp - Cape Town Description of the role and purpose of the job: To be proficient in all aspects of personal and employees' tax consulting and compliance with a particular focus on cross border movements of natural persons (including audit support, due diligence and payroll reviews).
Key responsibilities: • Advising clients on a wide range of individual and employees' tax matters - both in relation to local and expatriate individuals • Preparation of tax calculations and tax returns • Preparation and submission of objections or appeals to incorrect assessments or submission of requests for reduced assessments.
• Proficient in dealing with day-to-day SARS operational issues including attending SARS e-bookings, where required.
• Preparation of expatriate payroll calculations • Produce accurate work to a high technical standard • Interpret facts and apply theoretical knowledge • Draft technically correct advice for review • Prioritise workload and meet required deadlines • Assist with research • Build credibility with colleagues and clients by using effective communication skills • Collaborate with colleagues and contribute effectively to discussions • Actively participate in technical training for continuous professional development • Assist with the preparation of proposals • Assist with timeous project billing • Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands Skills and attributes required for the role: • Strong calculation skills • Proficient use of Excel and Word • Attention to detail • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Able to communicate at all levels • Able to listen actively and follow instructions • Problem solving and analytical thinking • Effective organisation and time management skills • Able to work independently and to deliver to demanding time scales and multiple deadlines • Adaptability to regulatory changes and different working environments Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience): • A tertiary qualification in tax • A minimum of 2 years expatriate tax consulting and compliance experience including expatriate payroll preparation • Microsoft Office proficient • Big 4 experience an advantage