Tax Consultant - Customs & Indirect Tax

KPMG South Africa

Purpose Of The Job

To provide trade & customs consulting and support services.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Proficient in use of technology, technology platforms and AI.
  • Assist with customs compliance assistance to clients on eFiling.
  • Interact with internal business units, external clients and government agencies such as SARS.
  • Drafting emails, responses and initial deliverables in the appropriate formats for review.
  • Assist with KPMG risk related matters, client acceptance procedures, filing requirements and invoicing.
  • Build credibility and relationships with colleagues across service lines, clients and government agencies.
  • Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
  • Actively participate in training and ask questions to achieve personal and work goals.
  • Assist with the research and preparation of proposals.

Critical Skills Required

  • Basic accounting knowledge
  • Technology literate
  • Needs to have drive and enthusiasm
  • Eagerness to learn new skills
  • 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 environments
  • Structured and efficient.

Required Qualifications And Experience

  • BCom, LLB, HDip (Tax) or related degrees
  • Strong academic background
  • 1-3 years’ experience in audit, law or consulting.
  • An audit or accounting background is an advantage
  • No specialised customs and excise knowledge required