Global Mobility Services Tax Consultant at KPMG South Africa

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• To be proficient in all aspects of personal and employees’ tax consulting and compliance with a particular focus on cross border movements of natural persons (including audit support, due diligence and payroll reviews).

Key responsibilities:

• Advising clients on a wide range of individual and employees’ tax matters – both in relation to local and expatriate individuals
• Preparation of tax calculations and tax returns
• Preparation and submission of objections or appeals to incorrect assessments or submission of requests for reduced assessments.
• Proficient in dealing with day-to-day SARS operational issues including attending SARS e-bookings, where required.
• Preparation of expatriate payroll calculations
• Produce accurate work to a high technical standard
• Interpret facts and apply theoretical knowledge
• Draft technically correct advice for review
• Prioritise workload and meet required deadlines
• Assist with research
• Build credibility with colleagues and clients by using effective communication skills
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute effectively to discussions
• Actively participate in technical training for continuous professional development
• Assist with the preparation of proposals
• Assist with timeous project billing
• Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Strong calculation skills
• Proficient use of Excel and Word
• Attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Able to listen actively and follow instructions
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Effective organisation and time management skills
• Able to work independently and to deliver to demanding time scales and multiple deadlines
• Adaptability to regulatory changes and different working environments

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• A tertiary qualification in tax
• A minimum of 2 years expatriate tax consulting and compliance experience including expatriate payroll preparation
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Big 4 experience an advantage