Tax Specialist; Advisory | PKF

PKF Cape Town is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Tax Specialist to join their Tax Advisory team. As a Tax Specialist, you will be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on various tax-related matters to ensure compliance with applicable legislation. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of South African tax legislation and possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• CA(SA) or Admitted Attorney (having done a rotation in tax division advantageous)
• Higher Diploma in tax law or MCom or LLM in tax
• At least 2-3 years post articles experience within a tax advisory/consulting environment.
• Proven work experience as a 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.
• 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
• Proficiency in MS Suite including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Great Soft experience would be advantageous

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.
• Attend to formal correspondence with SARS in relation to a variety of matters, including the preparation and submission of advance tax ruling applications, voluntary disclosure program applications and compromise applications.

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:

• Provide a service offering that assists with acquiring new clientele.