My client that plays a leading role in developing sound tax policy and shaping fiscal legislation through participation in and dialogue with parliament has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be responsible to the board, leading the impact and performance of the business.

The CEO will focus on the direction and future strategy of the business and needs to understand how these processes impact retention, services and organizational growth.

In order to be considered the following is required:

• An Undergraduate University Accounting or Law background. If you have an Accounting background, an NQF Level 8 or Level 9 in Tax must have been completed. In case of a Law background, the applicant must have completed an NQF Level 8 (LLB) degree and an NQF Level 8 or 9 in Tax
• 15 - 20 years of working tax experience. This must include a minimum of 5 years of tax experience on specific client or taxpayer specific matters (as opposed to solely engaging with academic or policy matters). In addition, academic and policy work would be viewed positively
• Have managerial experience with some level of institutional governance experience preferred
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Working knowledge of G-Suite
• Must be willing to travel
• Computer skills: Advanced MS Word | Advanced MS Excel | Advanced MS Outlook

Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Management and Communications:

• The business has many external stakeholders, key government stakeholders in tax are the National Treasury, SARS and the Tax Ombud. As a recognised controlling body under the Tax Administration Act, the business must comply with SARS mandates to retain its authority. On the education and professional body front, the business must satisfy the South African Qualifications Authority and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations to retain its authority to professionalize and educate the industry
• The business must satisfy the demands of its members and maintain a high profile in the tax industry. A key requirement for the business is to obtain speakers, panel members and chairpersons for key events, webinars and publications. The business' mandate includes its articles programme that assists in converting university education into initial working experience. The business must communicate with the media and public to retain and heighten the business' status in terms of national tax matters vis-à-vis other professional bodies
• Given these requirements, the CEO must have an established brand within the community. Key government stakeholders, such as SARS, should preferably have a pre-established relationship. The CEO's status in the industry will be required to draw voluntary support for events, webinars and publications. Tax professionals need to know that the issues raised are understood at a deeper level. Experience in tax education is a plus, given the required connections with various universities for the business future member pipeline
• The CEO is also expected to have media skills. The CEO must be able to quickly respond to television, radio and other electronic media interview requests as well as provide news commentary. The CEO must be able to cover a broad range of topics at rapid speed

Strategic Direction:
The CEO must have management experience. The CEO must provide thoughtful and visionary executive leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering. This leadership should guide the organisation's mission as defined by the Board of Directors

These efforts include:

• Presenting strategic options and plans for organizational impact and gaining board approval
• Contributing to the strategic plan and driving its implementation
• Working with external stakeholders to develop collaborations and to address government policies and operations uniquely impacting tax professionals
• Organizing, motivating and mentoring internal team leaders to strategically grow the organization's impact and programmes
• Inspiring a professional, results-driven environment across the organization

Governance and Social Responsibility:
The business governance is key given its non-profit status and its semi-public purpose. In terms of accountability to the business board, the CEO must:

• Maintain regular and ongoing communication to build strong relationships with the board
• Implement Board policies and procedures and build support for Board decisions amongst staff
• Work closely and openly with the board and its committees, ensuring ongoing communication of risks, issues and successes

A professional body requires that professionals operate ethically. The CEO must set key ethical standards for the tax industry and upgrade those standards as issues arise. The CEO must ensure that adherence to these standards is fully understood and accepted as the appropriate outcome for members, staff and the public. Some of these ethical guidelines will be imposed by SARS due to business recognised controlling body status
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