Tax and Accounting Services Manager

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity for a seasoned tax professional to lead a high-impact team in a trusted fina

POSITION INFO:

An exciting opportunity for a seasoned tax professional to lead a high-impact team in a trusted financial services environment.

A well-established, client-focused financial services company based in Southern Suburbs, Cape Town is seeking a Tax and Accounting Services Manager. This is a permanent, on-site role ideal for someone, who thrives on complexity, enjoys developing people, and wants to make a tangible difference to clients' financial well-being.

About the role:

• This position leads the delivery of both trust and individual tax services - ensuring compliance, driving operational efficiency, and contributing to strategic planning. The successful candidate will play a key role in technical advisory support, stakeholder engagement, and the leadership and development of a skilled internal team.

What you'll be doing:

• Overseeing tax compliance for both individual and trust clients, including complex family structures
• Advising internal teams on legislative updates and process improvements
• Managing third-party service providers and ensuring alignment with service-level agreements
• Providing technical support on tax disputes and coordinating with external tax specialists
• Developing and mentoring internal team members on regulatory and compliance matters
• Collaborating with advisory and fiduciary teams to support new business initiatives

What we're looking for:

• Holds a BCom(Accounting) or BCom Honours in Taxation (essential)
• Brings a minimum of 8 years' experience in managing a client-facing tax function
• CA(SA) - preferred
• Registered Tax Practitioner or Advisor with all credentials in good standing
• Strong attention to detail, deadline-driven, and experienced in risk and data integrity management

What's in it for you:

• A trusted, professional environment with meaningful client engagement
• The opportunity to lead a respected function within a growing business
• A values-driven team culture focused on integrity, trust, and long-term relationships
• Real impact and visibility across advisory and fiduciary functions

Let's connect!
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