Head of Tax | Makhanda – Grahamstown

Overview

Our Client is a growing and dynamic accounting firm in South Africa, dedicated to providing exceptional accounting, tax, and advisory services. They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and their ability to support a diverse client base, often with international interests. As they continue to expand their capabilities, they are seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Tax to lead and grow their tax department, ensure world-class compliance, and establish a dedicated Family Office service for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).

The Opportunity

As the Head of Tax, you will be a pivotal member of Our Client’s leadership team, responsible for the strategic direction and operational success of their tax department. You will oversee both compliance and advisory services, build and manage a high-performing team, and spearhead the development of their new Family Office offering. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and technically astute tax professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Department Leadership & Management :

Assume full accountability for the Tax Department, encompassing both compliance and tax advisory functions.

Deliver expert tax advisory services to clients with complex, often multi-jurisdictional tax considerations, while ensuring all advice remains rooted in South African tax legislation.

Income tax

Manage and oversee Our Client’s estate planning and executorship services, ensuring efficient and seamless administration of deceased estates.

Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, delivering exceptional service and insightful strategic tax advice.

Establish and maintain effective and competitive pricing structures for tax services to ensure departmental profitability.

Collaborate closely with Partners, the accounting team, and the business advisory team to provide integrated financial and tax solutions to clients.

Qualifications & Experience

Taxation of high-net-worth individuals.

Must-have : GreatSoft and Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Attributes & Skills

To Apply

If you are a highly motivated and experienced tax professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to lead a dynamic tax department and build a new Family Office offering at Our Client, we encourage you to apply.

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