Senior Tax Consultant (Ind Tax) VAT(Job Number: 2400001P) at KPMG South Africa

Description
 
Job title/position:  

• Snr Manager (VAT)

Function and Business Unit:  

• Tax & Legal – Indirect Tax (VAT) Johannesburg
• Description of the role and purpose of the job:
• To provide a wide range of VAT consulting/advisory services to a large portfolio of clients, including involvement on external audits as a specialist, as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Job Specifications for Indirect Tax (VAT) Manager/Senior Manager
• Advise on VAT effects of  complex transactions
• Build and grow own client base
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients
• Effectively manage relationships with the relevant local and foreign tax authorities
• Build a network in KPMG South Africa as well as with other member firms
• Conduct reviews and provide support as part of external and/or internal audit
• Interpret facts and apply legislation, case law, Interpretation Notes, Rulings, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of the Value-Added Tax Act and Tax Administration Act
• A good understanding of related tax legislation that impacts on VAT such as the Income Tax Act and the Customs and Excise Act
• Make recommendations regarding VAT risks and opportunities
• Prepare clear, sound, accurate reports and opinions containing findings, conclusions and recommendations
• Support opportunities and manage relationships with colleagues in other business units in Tax & Legal and in the broader KPMG
• Manage projects from start to finish (including risk, budgeting, billings, etc)
• Work directly with the partner and/or Associate Director to deliver quality services on time
• Manage junior colleagues
• Responsible for performance evaluations and appraisals of allocated colleagues
• Meet fee targets
• Manage lock-up (including billings, provisions, collections)
• Prepare articles and do presentations

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Self-motivated, strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to operate and think on feet, i.e. react to and interpret facts/situations swiftly
• Ability to multitask (i.e. be able to manage various tasks / projects simultaneously)
• Ability to delegate and provide on-the-job and other training to junior colleagues
• Good communication, writing and interpretation skills
• Good command of the English language
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Advanced level of technical competence
• Ability to deal effectively with people and colleagues on all levels
• Be able to interact directly with clients in a professional manner
• Highly motivated and able to work effectively in a team
• Must be able to adapt, implement, and enforce processes when necessary (i.e. changes in law etc)

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

• BCom, CA (SA), LLB; HDip (Tax) or similar OR other qualification with relevant experience
• At least 4 years relevant VAT experience
• (Relevant experience includes opinion writing, dispute resolution, advising on concept papers, VAT compliance, external and internal audit support, due diligence reviews, etc)