Title: Corporate Tax Manager
Business Unit: T-Corp
Reporting To
Purpose of the Job:
The Purpose Of This Role Is
- To provide a wide range of tax advisory and compliance services to a large portfolio of medium to large clients
- Be technically proficient in domestic corporate tax and also have a working knowledge of other taxes to identify and answer tax related questions and understand highly complex tax related problems
- Be able to interact directly with clients in a professional manner
- Be able to manage a project from start to finish (including risk and billings), manage junior team members and be able to work directly with the Partner or Associate Director in delivering a quality product on time
- Explain tax requirements in the context of the provision of financial and related advice
- Make recommendations regarding tax solutions
- Should be able to effectively use research tools
- Be able to gather information from different sources by using effective research tools
- Be able to understand and assist on solutions with client problems using various tools and techniques
- Manage a team of junior team members and professional staff
- Manage the administration of tax matters in terms of the Tax Administration Act, including liaising with revenue authorities on behalf of clients (where applicable).
- Prepare clear, sound, accurate reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations
- Identify opportunities at existing clients to generate further work, as well as pursuing new target clients / initiatives
- Be able to support the development of opportunities and management of relationships with colleagues within other business units outside of tax
- Ability to operate and think on feet
- Ability to delegate
- Strong selling and negotiation skills
- Good communication ensuring understanding (verbal and written) and interpretation skills
- Good command of the English language
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Team player with good people skills,
- High level of competence
- Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels
- Be able to interact directly with clients in a professional manner
- CA (SA) or
- LLB; HDip (Tax)
- At least 4 years relevant experience in a corporate tax environment
- Knowledge of Word and Excel
- Must have a wide range of corporate tax skills and experience including opinion writing, concept papers, compliance and due diligence reviews
