Tax Manager

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Tax Manager
Location: Bedfordview, Johannesburg
Type: Permanent | Senior Management

Shape the future of tax advisory. Lead with expertise.

We are seeking a highly skilled Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance, advisory, and strategic planning for a leading organisation. This is a senior role requiring technical depth, leadership, and an ability to navigate complex tax environments with precision.

About the Role

You will manage the full spectrum of tax operations, from advisory and compliance to dispute resolution. Working closely with leadership, you’ll ensure tax efficiency, compliance with legislation, and deliver innovative solutions to complex tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert tax opinions, legal writing, and advisory services

• Oversee tax accounting, returns, and provisional tax calculations (companies, trusts, individuals)

• Manage SARS audits, verifications, and disputes (objections, ADRs, VDPs, suspensions of payment)

• Conduct tax research and ensure compliance with new legislation and pronouncements

• Draft and review tax rulings and submissions

• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing and estate duty regulations

• Advise on tax implications for business strategy, mergers, and cross-border transactions

• Lead a small team of tax professionals and provide mentorship

What You Bring

• CA (SA) with a Masters in Taxation (essential)

• 10+ years’ experience in tax advisory and compliance

• Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax, SARS processes, and dispute resolution

• Proven experience in transfer pricing and estate duty

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Must reside within 30km of Bedfordview

What Success Looks Like

• Tax compliance fully aligned with legislative changes

• Efficient management of audits and disputes with positive outcomes

• Proactive advisory that supports business growth and strategy

• A high-performing, well-led tax function