BDO has a vacancy for an Associate Director: Corporate Tax Compliance. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Tax Compliance you will inter alia be responsible for:
Assisting BDO to achieve its financial targets driving the BDO people, brand, business development, technical tax competence and client service in line with BDO values.
Reviewing technical documents by utilizing a sound knowledge of basic income tax and corporate law.
Reviewing income tax returns (ITR14 / IT12EI) and supporting tax schedules.
Reviewing provisional tax calculations.
Reviewing objection and appeals and responses to SARS queries.
Reviewing withholding tax returns.
Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.
Adapting to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.
Liaising with audit partners and audit staff with regards to tax issues.
Liaising with SARS.
Visiting clients to discuss tax issues and assist clients with SARS audit and queries.
Managing monthly invoices and outstanding debtors.
Producing accurate work to a high technical standard while coaching and mentoring junior staff.
Quality control of all deliverables and ensuring compliance with the BDO risk policies and procedures.
Financial disciple and ensuring assignments are delivered on time and within budget.
Managing of staff and deadlines.
Qualifications:
Minimum B.Com with post graduate specialism (M.Com, LLM (Tax Law) or Hdip (Tax)).
Experience:
Minimum of 15 years’ corporate tax experience.
5 years’ managerial experience.
Competencies:
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Build strong and effective relationships with internal and external clients ensuring a professional and quality service that meets required expectations and needs.
Building a successful team
Innovatively improving systems, processes and procedures.
Confident and decisive with excellent planning and organizing abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and achieve reporting deadlines.
Need to be able to manage staff and deal with staff issues.
Need to be able to communicate with clients.
Should be able to work towards and meet specific deadlines.
Should be able to work under pressure.
Need to be assertive and pro-active.
Accounting background would be preferable.
Must have good knowledge and understanding of South African Income Tax.