Job Description

BDO Tax is looking for Tax Trainees to join their team.   

As part of your 3-year SAIT registered Traineeship you will get exposure to the following:   

• Assist the tax team with preparation and submission of tax returns for individuals,partnerships, corporations, and trusts   
• Preparation of first, second and third provisional returns 
• Calculation of tax liabilities and finalisation of income tax 
• Payroll tax 
• VAT returns, registrations, and opinions 
• Identifying tax risks for audits on a multi-disciplinary basis 
• Support in conducting tax audits and investigations, liaising with tax authorities as necessary 
• Draft response to SARS queries 
• Write tax opinions and reports 
• Demonstrate ethics and professional conduct in a tax environment 
• Register taxpayers and finalise income tax, payroll tax and VAT returns in a private tax practice 
• Draft memorandum and formulate responses to Alternative Dispute Resolutions 
• Write tax opinions related to tax disputes, business models and investment and estate planning 
• Draft VDP Applications 
• Participate in research and analysis of tax legislation, regulations, and case law to ensure accurate and up-to-date tax advice   
• Collaborate with senior tax professionals to identify tax planning opportunities and potential risks for clients 
• Draft articles 
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities to enhance technical skills and industry knowledge   

Job Requirements

Qualifications    

 

• Senior Certificate and relevant B.Com degree 
• Applicants must have completed or still studying towards Taxation or equivalent   
• Sound Knowledge of the Tax legislation and Tax law 

Competencies   

• Excellent communications and listening skills Professionalism 

• Strong client orientation • Attention to detail • Creative yet organised • Ability to prioritize and work under pressure achieving reporting deadlines Task driven and delivery focused   • Socially aware and able to work as part of a diverse team • Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working • Ability to work with all levels within an organization