Consultant, Expatriate Tax at KPMG South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

To be proficient in all aspects of tax consulting and compliance with a particular focus on cross border movements of natural persons

Key job duties or responsibilities:

•  Consulting with and advising clients on a wide range of tax issues
•  Preparation of tax calculations and returns on behalf of clients
•  Preparation and submission of objections to incorrect assessments
• Proficient in dealing with day-to-day SARS operational issues
•  Produce accurate work to a high technical standard
• Interpret and apply theoretical knowledge
• Prioritise workload and meet required deadlines
• 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

Qualifications and experience

•   BCom Accounting (preferably with Honours in Tax), BCom Law or LLB
•  HDip (Tax) or LLM (Tax) preferable
•   At least two years’ experience in Employees Tax and Expatriate Individual Tax

Critical skills required

• Strong calculation skills
• Proficient use of Excel and Word
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Sound technical ability and knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Effective time management
• Able to deliver to tight time scales
• Able to adapt to different working environments