Job Openings at SNG GrantThornton

What You’ll Be Doing:
Client Engagement & Service Delivery

• Provide strategic tax advice to clients on corporate income tax. Have a good understanding of  International Tax, Transfer Pricing, Individual Tax, VAT and Customs ( basic understanding of Customs and VAT)  matters to refer to other colleagues who are specialists in these areas. .
• Perform risk assessments for high-risk corporate clients with international operations, propose an audit plan or advisory plan for advisory clients for the review of the Director. .
• Manage a portfolio of large, complex tax clients, providing both compliance and advisory services.
• Lead engagements involving tax audits, Sout African Revenue Service disputes, objections, and appeals.
• Represent clients in negotiations and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Oversee tax computations, opinions, dispute resolutions, and technical deliverables across
• Provide technical support and guidance on tax matters to  Managers, and staff.
• Liaise with SARS on assessments, objections, appeals, audits, and settlements.

Strategic Practice Management

• Drive business development and innovation initiatives to grow the Tax practice in the region with the support of the Provincial Leader and National Service line Leader
• Contribute to the Management of  the division’s financial performance, including WIP, billings, collections, and engagement profitability.
• Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives within the division and wider firm.
• Contribute to the monitoring of  tax legislative changes,  technical updates, and  thought leadership content development.
• Contribute to the continuous review and enhance operational processes, risk management, and compliance standards.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and manage multi-level tax teams.
• Set and monitor performance goals for Managers, Senior Consultants, and Consultants.
• Facilitate technical training, leadership development, and succession planning for Junior team members.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

What You’ll Need:

• CA(SA)
• 8–10 years of tax experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role

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Job Description

• The ideal candidate for the Data Science & Tax Technology programme is a graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or Electrical Engineering with a strong focus on mathematics or data science. The role involves using a combination of data science and technology skills to build digital solutions that enhance tax compliance. Day-to-day tasks include working with databases using SQL, developing C# web applications, and performing data analytics with Python or R to identify trends in datasets. The candidate should be proficient in these programming languages, experienced with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A willingness to learn, collaborate, and a proactive attitude are also key attributes for success in this role, which sits at the intersection of tax, technology, and data science.

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Job Description

• The ideal candidate for the Customs & Trade graduate programme is a recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in fields such as Customs, International Trade, Economics, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management. No prior work experience is required. The day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with customs compliance and trade facilitation, managing customs data, and resolving client queries. Key attributes for success in this role are attention to detail, integrity, strong communication, and analytical skills to interpret trade data and identify compliance risks. The role is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to learn on the job, collaborate with peers and stakeholders like SARS officials, and contribute to process improvements.