Tax Manager

Tax Manager Location: Diep River, Cape Town Employment Type: Full-time PKF Constantia Valley Cape Town Inc. is seeking an experienced and driven Tax Manager to lead and oversee our tax department. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and experience within an accounting or audit practice environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of tax professionals managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance across all tax types, and providing expert tax guidance to both clients and colleagues. Key Responsibilities - Assume full responsibility for the management, performance, and strategic direction of the Tax Department. - Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop members of the tax team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and professional growth. - Manage departmental workflow, resource allocation, deadlines, and client deliverables to ensure efficiency and compliance. - Remain actively involved in the day-to-day tax compliance function, including the preparation, review, and submission of tax returns across all tax types. - Drive continuous improvement within the department by implementing best practices, improving processes, and maintaining high professional standards. Minimum Requirements - Relevant Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or related tertiary qualification. - Registered Tax Practitioner. - SAIT membership or another recognised professional tax accreditation. - Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience. - At least 5 years' management or supervisory experience. - Proven experience managing client tax portfolios and tax compliance processes. - Strong understanding of corporate tax compliance requirements. Competencies and Skills - Excellent knowledge of South African tax legislation and compliance requirements. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - High attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. - Strong leadership and people management skills. - Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. - Ability to work independently while effectively leading a team. What We Offer - Opportunity to work within a respected and growing professional services firm. - Exposure to a diverse client base across various industries. - Supportive and collaborative working environment. If you are a motivated tax professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.