GMS Tax Consultant at KPMG South Africa

About the Job:

• The Tax Consultant will need to be proactive in all aspects of tax consulting and compliance

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Involvement in consulting and advising clients on a wide range of individual tax and employees’ tax issues, including the taxation of globally mobile employees (both resident and non-resident in South Africa), share incentive schemes, trust related taxation, estate duties, labour law aspects of globally mobile employees, the employment tax incentive and application of Double Taxation Agreements.
• Assisting with local payroll employees’ tax reviews, health checks and audits
• Participating as a member of engagement teams to deliver tax consulting services to international assignees, individual taxpayers and employers
• Producing accurate work to a high technical standard, including preparation of calculations (where required), drafting of opinions and reports
• Interpretation and application of legislation, double taxation agreements, employment contracts, share scheme rules, theoretical knowledge and practical experience
• Prioritisation of workload and meeting 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
• Assisting managers with drafting of billing and monthly financial reporting
• Keeping accurate record of time spent on tasks

Skills & Attributes Required:

• Numerically strong
• Ability to work with technology, understanding of AI and adaptability to the use of different technology tools
• Excellent opinion / report writing skills
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Sound technical ability and knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to communicate at and with all levels
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Able to deliver to tight time scales
• Able to adapt to different working environments
• Able to actively participate in the performance development and growth of oneself and others by giving honest and open feedback to all colleagues.

Qualification Required:

• BCom Law, LLB, and preferably a qualified attorney
• HDip (Tax) or similar - beneficial
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Legal Interpretation – experience with Expatriate Tax, interpretation of Double Taxation Agreements, Share Schemes, Labour Law, Exchange Control regulations, trust related taxation, Estate Duties, the Employment Tax Incentive and Employees’ Tax will be beneficial
• Current SAIT or other Regulatory Controlling Body membership
• Active SARS Tax Practitioner membership will be beneficial
• SQL and/or data analytics qualifications and/or experience will be beneficial