Corporate Tax Manager - JHB at KPMG South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of this role is:

• To provide a wide range of tax advisory and compliance services to a large portfolio of medium to large clients

Key job duties or responsibilities:

• Be technically proficient in domestic corporate tax and also have a working knowledge of other taxes to identify and answer tax related questions and understand highly complex tax related problems
• Be able to interact directly with clients in a professional manner
• Be able to manage a project from start to finish (including risk and billings), manage junior team members and be able to work directly with the Partner or Associate Director in delivering a quality product on time
• Explain tax requirements in the context of the provision of financial and related advice
• Make recommendations regarding tax solutions
• Should be able to effectively use research tools
• Be able to gather information from different sources by using effective research tools
• Be able to understand and assist on solutions with client problems using various tools and techniques
• Manage a team of junior team members and professional staff
• Manage the administration of tax matters in terms of the Tax Administration Act, including liaising with revenue authorities on behalf of clients (where applicable).
• Prepare clear, sound, accurate reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations
• Identify opportunities at existing clients to generate further work, as well as pursuing new target clients / initiatives
• Be able to support the development of opportunities and management of relationships with colleagues within other business units outside of tax

Critical Interpersonal or Interactive skills

• Ability to operate and think on feet
• Ability to delegate
• Strong selling and negotiation skills
• Good communication ensuring understanding (verbal and written) and interpretation skills
• Good command of the English language
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Team player with good people skills,
• High level of competence
• Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels
• Be able to interact directly with clients in a professional manner

Qualifications and experience

• CA (SA) or
• LLB; HDip (Tax)
• At least 4 years relevant experience in a corporate tax environment
• Knowledge of Word and Excel
• Must have a wide range of corporate tax skills and experience including opinion writing, concept papers, compliance and due diligence reviews