Tax Manager - Johannesburg

An established and growing accounting and advisory firm based in Randburg is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead its tax function and provide technical expertise across a diverse client portfolio.

This opportunity is ideal for a tax professional with extensive taxation knowledge, strong leadership capability, and proven experience managing teams within a professional services environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing tax compliance, advising clients on tax matters, managing staff performance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality tax services.

• Manage and oversee the firm's tax department and tax team.
• Review and submit corporate, individual, trust, and provisional tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical tax advice and guidance to clients across various industries.
• Handle SARS queries, objections, appeals, audits, and dispute resolutions.
• Review tax calculations, assessments, and reconciliations.
• Monitor legislative changes and communicate tax implications to clients and staff.
• Develop and implement efficient tax processes and internal controls.
• Manage client relationships and provide proactive tax planning solutions.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior and senior tax staff.
• Conduct performance management and team development initiatives.
• Assist directors and partners with strategic tax planning and advisory projects.
• Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities to expand tax service offerings.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional tax qualification or registration will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a tax-focused role within an accounting, audit, or professional services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of South African tax legislation, including Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and related taxes.
• Extensive experience dealing directly with SARS.
• Proven leadership and people management experience is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team of tax professionals.
• Strong technical research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Experience reviewing the work of junior and senior team members.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office applications.

If you meet the requirements, don’t miss out on this chance to advance your career. Apply online or send your CV to ***email_hidden***.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.