SME Tax Manager

Drive strategic operational imperatives regionally. Manages, supports, co-ordinates and administers general Financial functions and offer continuous support to Team leaders/ Supervisors/ Junior Managers. Provides advice, guidance and direction to line management and employees in respect of all strategic objectives and Financial processes, policies and procedures. Promote client business development and assist Directors/Partners in winning new business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, organises, and leads work of subordinates.
• Delivery and facilitation of consultants to ensure a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframe.
• Completion of tax planning and reviews of medium to complex income tax and provisional tax returns (corporate, individual, trusts)
• Preparation of vat returns (some customs knowledge would be advantageous)
• Comprehensive management of the tax provision and tax compliance process
• Ensure all information data requests handled timeously and effectively
• Acts as the liaison between client and consultants
• Improves margins through efficiency and grow client portfolio
• Mentors and provides feedback to team
• Ensures timeous, efficient management of the department.
• Achieves client budget and delivers excellent client service
• WIP & Debtor Management

Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent, Work Experience and Knowledge

Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent:

• Completed Degree with specialisation in taxation
• Honours (Preferable)
• Work experience:
• 5 years experience within accounting firm with 3 years' experience as a Team leader

Knowledge:

• Ensure CPD hours maintained:
• Competencies: Technical & Behavioural
• Technical Competencies:
• Analytical skills
• Proficient in the reporting frameworks and Standards

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Customer service skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Adaptable

BDO Core Competencies:

• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business Growth
• Engaging people
• Leadership
• Quality, Risk management and Operational performance