RecruitMyMom

Tax and Accounting Services Manager

RecruitMyMom  •  Cape Town, ZA / Rondebosch, ZA (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description


A new role has been created within the tax and accounting team, focusing on trust tax and individual tax compliance for investment clients. The position is best suited to candidates with at least eight years’ experience managing a client-focused tax practice. Permanent, hybrid, R60 000 - R80 000 for full-time or pro-rata for reduced hours.
This organisation provides comprehensive financial planning and investment services, specialising in supporting clients in or approaching retirement. Its offerings include investment and portfolio management, offshore services, trustee and retirement planning, estate and tax services, as well as wills and unit trust administration.
Responsibilities:
Overall Tax and Accounting Services Compliance:
Review of legislative changes, and recommendation of changes in business operations,  process flows and procedure, once approved at Exco, RCC, or Executive Board.
Key client allocation for family group with complex tax matters
Manage service level agreements and third party compliance requirements, where the client has sourced external tax and/ or accounting compliance services, where the organisation is the investment manager or  Professional Trustee
Provide regular training and development opportunities for in-house team on statutory changes and development of relevance to business operations
Assist the advisory, and fiduciary operations in new business initiatives to secure new investment and fiduciary clientele for the business
Technical and Specialist queries:
Assist the advisory, fiduciary and consulting operations with specialist queries
Interface with tax specialist and brief tax attorney on tax dispute resolution measures
Management of team members, and accountable to Exco on operations reporting and risk management strategy, ensuring that team commitments and deliverables are met, and communication to clients and advisory and fiduciary team operations is timeously attended to
Back-up support for the team within the scope of the role, as required.


Requirements


  • Relevant tertiary qualification a necessity: B Com (Accounting) or B Com Honours in Taxation or similar

  • Previous experience in managing a busy, client-focused tax practice

  • Completed accounting or auditing articles preferred

  • Computer literacy is a necessity: Including MS Excel (advanced) as well as relevant tax package knowledge and previous experience

  • Previous experience in a similar function, with proven track record (8+ years) ,including appropriate tax practice management and related risk management experience

  • Previous experience of bulk upload, managing data integrity controls and risks with third parties

  • Fit and proper requirements all in order, and clear

  • Registered Tax Advisor, or Tax Practitioner, and all professional credentials in order

  • Ability to work independently, and meet deadlines, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

  • Clear credit and
    criminal check, valid, unendorsed drivers' licence and own vehicle are required


Benefits


Hybrid after probation - 3 days in-office 2 days work from home.
Full-time or reduced hours available
RecruitMyMom

About RecruitMyMom

RecruitMyMom is a leading South African recruitment agency, connecting local and global businesses with top-tier talent—ranging from skilled professionals to C-Suite executives. We recruit for permanent, contract, freelance and fractional roles, including maternity cover, virtual assistants, and executive-level hires.

We specialise in placing highly skilled professionals, with a strong track record in helping experienced mothers grow their career, return to the workforce, transition careers, and secure flexible opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures the perfect match between employer needs and candidate aspirations, making hiring efficient, seamless, and impactful.

For international companies hiring in South Africa, we also provide Employer of Record (EOR) Professional Services, ensuring compliant and hassle-free workforce management.

Whether you need in-office professionals, remote specialists, or fractional C-Suite leaders, RecruitMyMom is your trusted recruitment partner—helping you build a high-performing, flexible, and future-ready workforce.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
Website
recruitmymom.co.za
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