Tax Consultant

Our client in the renewable energy consulting space needs a tax consultant to provide part-time tax compliance and planning support. The work covers tax preparation, filings, and advisory for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Hours required are approximately 15 to 20 hours per month.

• Prepare and file individual tax returns (ITR
  12)
• Prepare and file company tax returns (ITR
  14)
• Manage payroll and VAT tax obligations, including EMP
  201, EMP
  501, and VAT
  201 submissions
• File annual returns and beneficial ownership submissions as needed
• Advise clients on personal and business tax planning strategies
• Ensure compliance with current SARS regulations and tax laws
• Respond to SARS correspondence, queries, and audits
• Review financial statements and supporting documents to determine tax treatment
• Communicate tax legislation updates to clients as applicable
• Liaise with clients to gather documentation and explain tax outcomes
• Provide general advisory on tax structuring and optimisation

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in tax consulting or accounting
• Proven experience with personal and business tax for individuals, sole proprietors, and companies
• Thorough understanding of SARS eFiling, tax types (PAYE, VAT, Provisional Tax), and deadlines
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Estimated hours:
  Approximately 15 to 20 hours per month