Tax Manager

KPMG South Africa


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract type: Full time
KPMG Job Specification


Title: Tax Manager


Business Unit: Tax Management Services (Durban)


Reporting to: Directors


Purpose Of The Job


To be proactive in all aspects of tax consulting


Key Job Duties Or Responsibilities


  • Good report writing and numerical skills
  • Management of the team
  • Delegation to and managing of junior resources
  • Initial review support and guidance to junior resources
  • Service delivery to clients
  • Directly liaising with clients
  • Providing high quality deliverables to clients
  • Identifying opportunities at existing clients
  • Tax Accrual Review experience
  • SARS compliance experience
  • 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
  • Have a general knowledge of all taxes (Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Employees Tax and International Tax


Critical Interpersonal And Other Skills


  • Needs to have drive and enthusiasm
  • Able to demonstrate a sound technical ability and knowledge of relevant legislation
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Good numerical 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


Qualifications And Experience


  • BCom, LLB, CA (SA), HDip (Tax) or related degrees
  • Higher qualification in Tax (an advantage)
  • Strong academic background
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