Tax Consultant

This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Tax Consultant in Ballito, and we encourage applicants from across KwaZulu-Natal to consider this opportunity.

About This Position

The organisation is investing in its Ballito operation, and this Tax Consultant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Ballito teams, and the new Tax Consultant will feel that from the first week.

Quality is everyone's job. Whether the Tax Consultant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.

Your Workplace

Beyond that, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Ballito site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Equal Opportunity

Practically speaking, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ballito.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Ballito contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the finance jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in KwaZulu-Natal.

Practically speaking, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Ballito keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Ballito teams.

Career Growth

Practically speaking, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Ballito have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ballito have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ballito team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Daily Duties

• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
• Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Monitor debtors' age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts

What You'll Need

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
• 2-4 years' experience in a similar finance role
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
• Clear credit and criminal record

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.