Tax Specialist

Main Purpose: Assist the Head of Tax with the day-to-day, month to month operational management of tax technical, tax research, tax training and development within the Tax department. Providing consulting services to the partnership Group (Audit Partners), and to Clients of the Firm via the Tax Partner. Establishing internal and external market presence thereby contributing to the tax strategy of the tax department Key Duties & Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be required to handle (but is not limited to) the following: Assistance in Tax technical (Research and Development) Drafting of Tax opinions for Tax partner review. Application for tax rulings to SARS. Lodgement of Dispute resolutions to SARS Assist in and develop tax solutions for internal and external clients. External Market focus, in line with tax strategy, contribute to external market growth, revenue and market presence. Qualifications & Experience required: Non-negotiables: Professional with a Bachelors Degree in the field of Commerce or Law. Minimum of 5 years experience in Taxation and a demonstrated history of working across various industries and various tax types Negotiables: Must have recently worked in an accounting, audit or tax consulting firm or equivalent Industry type. Competencies required: Proven knowledge of the South African Tax Legislation High attention to detail and accuracy Able to work well under pressure Logical and analytical thinker Persuasive, assertive and solution driven Strong client focus and service delivery Knowledge and workings of Double Taxation agreements (DTA's)