Key ResponsibilitiesTax Consultants will be required to work on the following but not limited to:Complex financial transactions,Contract and reportable arrangements,Develop compliance risk profiles and work on the new and current Inventory of cases across VAT, PIT, CIT, and Trade Taxes and engage with the relevant taxpayers and traders (telephonically, by written correspondence, and through virtual meetings) where necessary to:assess submissions,establish the commercial substance of the documentation,validate claims made, andraise assessments as necessary pursuant to optimising service and enhancing compliance.Tax Consultants should be:competent to work independently, with minimal supervision.confident to engage with taxpayers and/or their representatives.able to critically review tax returns and information submitted by taxpayers' individuals or companies and identify possible discrepancies including follow up work and requirements.able to apply basic principles of forensic tax auditing in reviewing taxpayer information in conjunction with SARS third party information (bank accounts, e Natis, Masters records etc.)be informed on Applicable Law that impact on own work.be observant and engage on possible violations of regulations, policies, Standard Operating Procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.able to conduct standard (limited scope) audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.able to plan and organise own work tasks within area of work and to prepare and present submissions to the interest and penalty committees. Tax Consultants should also take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.Tax Consultants will be expected to facilitate the collection on assessments that they raise and to consider any objections and appeals that are submitted following the assessment.Qualifications, Knowledge and ExperienceDegree (NQF 7)/Post Graduate Diploma /Honours degree (NQF 8) in Accounting/Tax and/or CA qualification.2 to more than 10 years of proven experience in the tax consulting/tax compliance field.of which 5 years is at the management level for all senior roles.
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AFA History
Accounting and Financial Advisory (AFA) is a financial management consulting firm with a national footprint with an international reach. AFA has a 30-year pedigree at Deloitte and five years as a proudly 100% black-owned business - an accredited Level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) contributor, with an impressive list of prestigious clients.​
AFA provides world-class services and are the go-to service provider for companies, blue chip listed entities, large and small, across a variety of industries. Our tailored services paired with the highest level of expertise guarantee optimal results, our services include Flexible Resourcing, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Automation, Outsourcing, Offshoring, Payroll & Human Capital Management, Finance Project Management, Strategy Consulting and Digitising Finance.
As a firm we are committed to transformation and diversity. We believe in making a positive contribution to the communities in which we work, and we are proud to be engaged in a number of initiatives aimed at driving transformation and inclusivity within our organisation, our industry and our society. We are a 100% black-owned business.
We value excellence and diversity of perspective, and we are committed to being an employer of choice. We offer an inclusive environment and dynamic growth opportunities for our employees. Our priorities remain unchanged. We strive to create a vibrant workplace where our people can grow and develop the capabilities to become leaders that tackle our clients' most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities.

AFA Accelerated Growth Programme
AFA provides an accelerated growth programme for our 250 employees to develop the new generation of highly skilled finance professionals. The Programme aims to equip our employees with diverse and valuable finance experience in a short period of time. Our employees have the unique opportunity to work in varied industries and differing roles.