Corporate Tax Consultant

Corporate Tax Consultant Job Description

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We are currently looking for a Tax Consultant within our Corporate Tax Business unit in the KPMG JHB office.

• To be proactive in all aspects of corporate tax consulting, which consists mainly of drafting of corporate income technical opinions, performing corporate income tax due diligences, investigating corporate income tax solutions to client tax challenges, advising on the corporate income tax consequences of group restructurings, and assisting with corporate income tax disputes involving SARS, for review by the corporate tax partners.
• Important to note that the role includes very limited corporate income tax compliance and tax computation assignments.

• Produce accurate work to a high technical standard
• Draft technically correct opinions and reports for review
• Interpret and apply theoretical knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of basic income tax and corporate law
• Prioritise the workload and meet required deadlines
• Gather information from different sources by using effective research tools.
• Assist with the research and preparation of proposals
• Identify problems on client guidance and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them
• Build credibility with colleagues and clients by using effective communication skills
• Contribute effectively to the discussions around work and actively participate in generating creative ideas and thoughts
• Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands
• Facilitate teamwork by sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis and actively asking questions in order to achieve personal and work goals

Needs to have drive and enthusiasm

• Able to demonstrate a sound technical ability and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Effective time management skills
• Able to deliver to tight time scales
• Able to adapt to different working environment

• BCom, LLB, CA (SA), HDip (Tax) or related degrees
• Strong academic background
• Articles
• Experience in Tax is an advantage

Explore a career in an environment where learning lasts a lifetime, where you’ll have the opportunity to work on rewarding projects that will give you invaluable experience to drive your professional growth. You’ll also have access to market-leading learning and development programs and opportunities. Come thrive with us, where the best of the best converges to showcase subject matter expertise, world class innovators, and superior client service.