Tax Consultant

Bring your skills as a Tax Consultant to Kimberley and join a team that moves fast. This Northern Cape role is one to watch.

What This Role Involves

An experienced Tax Consultant is needed to support operations in Kimberley. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Northern Cape.

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

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kimberley also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Kimberley much easier.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Kimberley.

Based in Kimberley

Working in Kimberley means a place close to the Sishen mining hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Kimberley office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Kimberley.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kimberley cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Kimberley, Northern Cape.

The Environment

Notably, 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.

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

Crucially, 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.

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

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Kimberley group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Notably, the team mix in Kimberley reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are reference and background checks conducted?

Yes. Reference, criminal and qualification checks are part of the standard pre-employment process.

Is training provided for this position?

Importantly, yes. New joiners receive structured onboarding, and ongoing coaching and skills development are built into how the team operates.

Is there opportunity for promotion?

Definitely. Strong performers regularly move into senior, supervisory or specialist roles within the business.

What shift patterns apply to this role?

Shift patterns vary by site, but the role typically follows the standard operational hours of the relevant branch. The hiring team will walk you through the specifics during the interview.

Is this position open to candidates from other provinces?

Notably, yes, although preference is generally given to candidates already based in or near the listed city.

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The finance jobs space in Kimberley offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Northern Cape.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kimberley have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

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

What We Offer

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

Equally, 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 Kimberley keep progressing.

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

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 Northern Cape.

Day in the Life

Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.

Crucially, the Kimberley office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Kimberley.

Your Role

• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
• Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers

Who We’re Looking For

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics

Notably, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.