Tax Consultant - Indirect Tax (VAT): Cape Town at KPMG South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

• To be proactive in all aspects of VAT consulting and support the compliance function

Key job duties or responsibilities:

•   Produce accurate work to a high standard
•  Draft opinions and reports for review and based on guidance from senior colleagues
•  Interpret facts and apply knowledge
•  Display a basic knowledge of the VAT legislation and the Tax Administration Act
•  Prioritise the workload and meet required deadlines
•  Assist with research
•  Prepare proposals
•  Build credibility and relationships with colleagues and clients
•  Effective verbal and written communication skills
•  Follow instructions
•  Contribute to discussions and actively participate in technical training
•  Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands
•  Facilitate teamwork by communication and sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis
•  Actively asking questions in order to achieve personal and work goals

Critical Interpersonal and other skills

• Drive and enthusiasm
•  Basic technical 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

•   BCom, CA (SA), LLB; HDip (Tax) or similar
•  Microsoft Office proficient
•  Must have a wide range of VAT experience including opinion writing, concept papers, compliance and due diligence reviews