Tax Consultant (FS)(Job Number: 2200001X) at KPMG South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

To provide a wide range of tax advisory services to a large portfolio of clients in the Financial Services (FS) industry, which typically includes clients in the long-term and asset management industries, amongst others.

Key job duties or responsibilities:

• Produce accurate work to a high technical standard
• Draft technically correct opinions and reports for review
• Broadly understand the fundamentals of the FS industry, specifically long-term insurance and asset management
• Interpret and apply theoretical knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of basic income tax and corporate law
• Prioritise the workload and meet required deadlines
• Gather information from different sources by using effective research tools.
• Assist with the research and preparation of proposals
• Identify problems on client guidance and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them
• Build credibility with colleagues and clients by using effective communication skills
• 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

Critical Interpersonal and other skills

• Needs to have drive and enthusiasm
• Able to demonstrate a sound technical ability and knowledge of relevant legislation
• 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 environment

Qualifications and experience

• CA (SA)
• Completed training contract (preferably having worked on FS audit clients)
• Experience in the FS industry
• Strong academic background
• Committed to pursue further qualifications in Tax