Corporate Tax Consulting: Consultant (Cape Town CBD) at BDO South Africa

Primary Purpose of the Job


The Consultant will support the Corporate Tax Consulting team in delivering high-quality tax advisory, compliance support, and technical insights to clients across various industries.
The incumbent will contribute to business development, client service, and technical excellence by applying strong tax and corporate law knowledge to practical business solutions.
The role reports to the Head of Corporate Tax Consulting.


Main Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Tax Delivery


Prepare and/or review income tax and deferred tax computations.
Review tax computations for the audit department.
Draft technically sound tax opinions, reports, and advice for clients and internal teams.
Identify tax risks, issues, and implications at clients; propose solutions and mitigations.
Conduct technical research using appropriate tax and legal resources


Client Service & Advisory


Support audits by liaising with audit partners and staff regarding tax matters.
Engage with SARS to address client assessments, audits, objections, and other interactions.
Visit clients to analyse, remediate, and support resolution of tax issues.
Maintain strong client relationships and ensure high-quality deliverables.


Business Development & Brand Support


Assist with preparing proposals and thought leadership for client engagement.
Contribute to the development of service offerings within the Corporate Tax team.
Drive BDO's values, brand reputation, and technical excellence.


Operational & Financial Management


Prepare and manage engagement budgets, billing, and debtors.
Ensure accurate time recording and contribution to financial targets.


Team Leadership & Collaboration


Provide guidance, coaching, and support to junior staff.
Assist leaders with managing workflow, deadlines, and service quality.
Adapt to changing environments and evolving client demands


Requirements
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Qualifications


BCom Accounting (essential)
BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation (essential)
MCom Taxation or HDip Tax (advantageous)
CTA (advantageous)


Experience


3 - 5 years' experience as a Corporate Tax Consultant (essential)
Experience with interpreting and analysing financial accounting records (essential)
Experience with interpreting and analysing corporate income tax law (essential)


Requirements

Professional designation:


SAICA (or progress toward CA(SA)) and/or
SAIT membership or eligible for SAIT membership


Competencies: Knowledge and Skills

Technical Competencies


Strong knowledge of the Income Tax Act and Corporate Law
Ability to apply theoretical and legislative knowledge to practical scenarios
Competence in preparing and reviewing complex tax computations
Strong analytical and research abilities
High-level technical writing and report drafting
Good understanding of financial statements
Proficiency in using tax research tools and databases
Ability to identify, assess, and resolve tax issues
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage client engagements and deliverables effectively


Behavioural Competencies


Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and networking ability
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels
Leadership and supervisory capability
Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
Proactive, solutions-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality results
Ability to adapt quickly to change and shifting priorities
Commitment to professional ethics, values, and integrity
Entrepreneurial and commercially minded
Curious, willing to learn, and research-driven