BDO Tax Is Looking For Tax Trainees To Join Their Team. As Part Of Your 3 Year SAIT Registered Traineeship You Will Get Exposure To The Following
- Assist the tax team with preparation and submission of tax returns for individuals,partnerships, corporations, and trusts
- Preparation of first, second and third provisional returns
- Calculation of tax liabilities and finalisation of income tax
- Payroll tax
- VAT returns, registrations, and opinions
- Identifying tax risks for audits on a multi-disciplinary basis
- Support in conducting tax audits and investigations, liaising with tax authorities as necessary
- Draft response to SARS queries
- Write tax opinions and reports
- Demonstrate ethics and professional conduct in a tax environment
- Register taxpayers and finalise income tax, payroll tax and VAT returns in a private tax practice
- Draft memorandum and formulate responses to Alternative Dispute Resolutions
- Write tax opinions related to tax disputes, business models and investment and estate planning
- Draft VDP Applications
- Participate in research and analysis of tax legislation, regulations, and case law to ensure accurate and up-to-date tax advice
- Collaborate with senior tax professionals to identify tax planning opportunities and potential risks for clients
- Draft articles
- Participate in training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities to enhance technical skills and industry knowledge
Qualifications
To be considered, candidates must currently meet the following requirements:
- Senior Certificate
- Be studying towards a BCom degree in Accounting or an equivalent qualification
- Be enrolled at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution
- Have Taxation as part of their undergraduate curriculum
- Be on track to complete their undergraduate degree by the end of 2026
- Be enrolled for an Honours degree in Taxation, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification by 2027
Astrong Academic Record, Particulary In
- Taxation
- Financial Accounting
- Commercial Law
Competencies
- Excellent communications and listening skills Professionalism
- Strong client orientation
- Attention to detail
- Creative yet organised
- Ability to prioritize and work under pressure achieving reporting
- Task driven and delivery focused
- Socially aware and able to work as part of a diverse team Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working
- Ability to work with all levels within an organization
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