Senior Tax Consultant - Advisory

Recruiter:

PKF Octagon

Job Ref:

3424667234

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the Job:

The Purpose of This Role is to be proactive in all aspects of South African tax consulting and tax advisory.

PKF Octagon’s tax advisory department is renowned for its comprehensive expertise in South African tax consulting and advisory services. Our advisory services encompass a wide range of tax-related issues, including corporate income tax, international tax, and merger and acquisition tax planning.

Key Job Duties or Responsibilities:

Produce work of exceptional accuracy and technical
Draft tax opinions, advise, reports or memorandums from various South African tax legislation ensuring technical correctness for review by tax manager.
Experience drafting voluntary disclosure programmes, ceasing tax residency applications as well as collating calculations.
Knowledge and understanding of preparation of tax due diligence assessments
Good understanding of tax computations and applicable tax calculations
Strong calculation capabilities
Constantly kept abreast of changes in the industry and able to interpret these changes to the benefit of the firm and clients.
Interpret and apply theoretical knowledge to practical business solutions through a comprehensive understanding of basic South African taxes
Prioritise workload effectively to meet established
Gather information from diverse sources using effective research
Assist in the research and preparation of proposals and engagement letters including risk management assistance.
Establish credibility with colleagues and clients through effective communication
Contribute meaningfully to discussions and actively participate in generating innovative ideas and
Adapt to an evolving work environment and respond to changing client
Promote teamwork by regularly sharing knowledge with peers and actively seeking information to achieve personal and professional objectives.

Personal Competencies:

Able to demonstrate a sound technical ability and knowledge of relevant legislation
Good interpersonal skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Good presentation skills
Acts professionally at all times
Needs to be driven and enthusiastic
Team player
Able to communicate at all levels
Effective time management skills
Must be comfortable with an office-based role

Qualifications And Experience:

Qualified CA (SA) (Non-Neg)
M-COM TAX / HDip (Tax) or related degrees (neg)
Strong academic background
Minimum of 5 years experience in Taxation and a demonstrated history of working across various industries and various tax types

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