Tax Controller

Durbanville
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW005481/CL

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

Cape Town: My client, a well-established Chartered Accounting firm in Durbanville, is seeking an experienced Tax Controller to join their professional team.

Purpose of the Role: Responsible for overseeing tax processes, ensuring adherence to tax laws, and providing strategic tax planning support. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail enable efficient tax management, dispute resolution, and compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Managing and overseeing tax compliance processes for individuals, companies, and trusts
Ensuring accurate and timeous submission of VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax returns
Reviewing tax assessments and identifying the need for objections or appeals
Liaising with SARS on tax-related matters, queries, and disputes
Monitoring legislative changes and ensuring adherence to tax regulations
Providing guidance on tax planning and optimization strategies
Preparing tax reports and ensuring financial compliance with statutory requirements
Supporting and training junior staff on tax-related matters
Assisting in tax audits and coordinating with external auditors
Managing client portfolios and ensuring accurate record-keeping of tax transactions

Criteria:

Strong knowledge of SARS eFiling, tax legislation, and compliance regulations
At least 4 years of experience in a tax compliance or tax management role
Experience in an accounting or tax firm (advantageous)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
Relevant qualification in tax, accounting, or finance (advantageous)
Fluent in English with a good command of Afrikaans

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.