{"id":35144,"date":"2026-05-04T18:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/associate-director-individuals-trusts-estates-tax-compliance-jhb-illovo\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T18:00:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:00:59","slug":"associate-director-individuals-trusts-estates-tax-compliance-jhb-illovo","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/associate-director-individuals-trusts-estates-tax-compliance-jhb-illovo\/","title":{"rendered":"Associate Director &#8211; Individuals, Trusts &amp; Estates Tax Compliance (JHB Illovo)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<br \/>\nBDO Johannesburg has a vacancy for a Associate Director within the Individual, trusts, estates, and expatriate compliance business unit &#8211; Tax Department. Reporting to the leadership of the business unit. Functions may include<\/p>\n<p>\tPartner in key client relationships to provide advise and support the client in their employees\u2019 tax function.<br \/>\n\tManaging a portfolio of clients including understanding the client expectations. \u00a0<br \/>\n\tAssisting BDO to achieve its financial targets driving the BDO brand, business development, tax competence and client service in line with BDO values.<br \/>\n\tGrow and develop new business opportunities \u2013 focusing on identifying opportunities for other business units.<br \/>\n\tInterpreting and applying theoretical knowledge to a practical business solution by utilizing a sound knowledge of basic income tax law.<br \/>\n\tAssisting with the research and preparation of proposals<br \/>\n\tGathering information from various sources by using effective research tools\u00a0<br \/>\n\tDrafting technically correct opinions and reports for review and providing tax opinions and advise to clients.<br \/>\n\tPreparing and\/or reviewing income tax returns and supporting tax schedules.<br \/>\n\tPreparing and\/or reviewing provisional tax calculations.<br \/>\n\tPreparing and\/or reviewing objections and appeals.<br \/>\n\tVisiting clients to discuss tax issues and assist clients with SARS audit and queries.<br \/>\n\tPresent technical training topics.<br \/>\n\tLiaising with SARS.<br \/>\n\tAdapting to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.<br \/>\n\tProducing accurate work to a high technical standard while coaching and mentoring junior staff.<br \/>\n\tPerformance manager to allocated staff.<br \/>\n\tQuality control of all deliverables and ensuring compliance with the BDO risk policies and procedures to ensure meeting of statutory deadlines.<br \/>\n\tFinancial discipline, manage staff as well as WIP, monthly invoices and outstanding debtors.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<br \/>\nQualifications:<\/p>\n<p>\tMinimum B. Com.<br \/>\n\tPreferably post graduate qualification in Tax or B. Com Hons.<\/p>\n<p>Experience:<\/p>\n<p>\tMember of South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT)<br \/>\n\tRegistered Tax Practitioner<br \/>\n\tMinimum of 15 years\u2019 tax experience \u00a0<br \/>\n\t3 years\u2019 managerial experience.<\/p>\n<p>Competencies:<\/p>\n<p>\tExcellent communication skills (including verbal and written)<br \/>\n\tAbility to work independently with minimal supervision<br \/>\n\tStrong focus of risk processes and procedures<br \/>\n\tTechnical competency<br \/>\n\tPlanning and organizational skills<br \/>\n\tLeadership skills<br \/>\n\tNegotiating skills<br \/>\n\tStrategic thinking<br \/>\n\tWell versed in all facets of general tax compliance (systems, e-filling, SARS liaison, deadline management)<br \/>\n\tMust have good knowledge of South African Income Tax<br \/>\n\tNeed to be assertive and pro-active<br \/>\n\tTask driven<br \/>\n\tTeam player<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.bdo.co.za\/en-za\/home ) or<\/p>\n<p>bdo.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/bdo.mcidirecthire.com","_company_name":"BDO South Africa","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.bdo.co.za\/en-za\/home","_company_tagline":"BDO helps a diverse range of clients with different needs. This is especially true of our Advisory Practice, which provides transaction, risk, wealth advisory, company secretarial, and HR services to clients navigating a range of challenges, changes, and opportunities. 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