Tax Consultant/Senior Consultant, Indirect Tax (Customs)

Tax Consultant/Senior Consultant, Indirect Tax (Customs) - Req. # : 227BR
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Requisition #227BR
Location Cape Town, ZA
Job Level
Function/Service Line
Geography
Europe / Middle East / Africa
Job Description
Title: Tax Consultant/Senior Consultant

Business Unit: Customs, Indirect Tax

Reporting to: Directors

Purpose of the Job:

To be proactive in all aspects of customs tax consulting

Key job duties or responsibilities:

· Produce accurate work to a high technical standard

· Draft technically correct opinions and reports for review

· Prepare responses to and liaison with SARS

· Keep up to date with changes to legislation relating to Customs

· Interpret and apply theoretical knowledge to a practical business solution

· Prioritise the workload and meet required deadlines

· Gather information from different sources by using effective research tools.

· Assist with the research and preparation of proposals

· Identify problems on client guidance and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them

· Build credibility with colleagues and clients by using effective communication skills

· Contribute effectively to the discussions around work and actively participate in generating creative ideas and thoughts

· Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands

· Facilitate teamwork by sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis and actively asking questions in order to achieve personal and work goals

Critical Interpersonal and other skills

· Needs to have drive and enthusiasm

· Able to demonstrate a sound technical ability and knowledge of relevant legislation

· Good interpersonal skills

· Good presentation skills

· Able to communicate at all levels

· Effective time management skills

· Able to deliver to tight time scales

· Able to adapt to different working environments

Qualifications and experience

· BCom, LLB, HDip (Tax) or related degrees

· Strong academic background

· 1-3 years experience in Customs Tax

· An audit or accounting background is an advantage

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