Tax Manager at Alexander Forbes

Job description

Main Purpose

• To ensure all operational tasks are completed accurately and timeously
• To ensure all SARS deadlines are accurately and timeously met.
• To ensure no penalties and interest is levied against the Company or client
• To compile internal and external reports
• To plan & prioritise all tasks, workflow and resources and ensure that goals are met
• To ensure reporting staff are up to date with legislation and knowledge required to do current work.
• To assist with projects to ensure operations stays up to date with the current legislation etc.
• To build and maintain good relationships internally and externally
• To assist Branch Manager with adhoc tasks when required
• To assist branch with segregation of duties
• To ensure all procedure and policies are kept up todate

Required Experience

• 5 years related taxation services experience - Necessity
• 3 years managerial experience required
• Sound knowledge of Excel and Word
• Sound knowledge of Easy File and e-filing
• Sound knowledge of SARS’ procedures and BRS’
• LISP and retirement knowledge is advantageous

Level Summary

• Position requires a person with a sound mind with a Taxation qualification and 5 years experience in an equivalent taxation field with a 3 year Managerial experience the candidate must have a sound knowledge of Excel, Word, SARS e-filing, SARS e@syfile and SARS’ BRS (Advantage). The candidate must have good communication skills and must be able to conduct themselves in a very professional manner and must be able to handle high stressful situations.
• Candidate must understand and know the procedures of SARS to assist the clients in sorting out client and Fund queries with SARS
• Knowledge of LISP and Retirement Industry will be very advantageous for the candidate
• Candidate must be able to adapt to situations quickly and must be solution driven
• Candidate must be mature and emotionally intelligent
• Candidate must be willing to assist Branch Manager and Branch with Ad hoc tasks as and when required.
• Decision Making and planning
• To make appropriate and timely decisions which have the minimal impact to the Company and client.
• To plan & prioritise all tasks, workflow and resources and ensure that goals are met and that deadlines are NOT missed
• Resolve conflict within own team and company with minimal assistance from Branch Manager
• Make executive decisions when required
• Candidate must take responsibility for decision made

Technical

• Strong knowledge of Tax and Tax legislation
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Word
• Strong knowledge of Client Services
• Good Managerial skills
• Good oral & written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent planning skills

Behavioural (Interpersonal and Intrapersonal)

• Ability to work under pressure
• Confident and well spoken
• Responsible & accountable
• Resourceful problem solver
• Effective Communication
• Creative Problem- Solvers
• Team builder and Team player
• HR Policies are adhered to by the team

Closing Date: 28 July 2017
Contact Person: Samantha Lakhraj
Contact No. 012 452 7359
NB: Please contact ONLY the recruiter (Samantha Lakhraj) for this position