Bontle Ngoepe

I am a dedicated Tax Professional with over five years of experience in corporate tax compliance, tax reporting, and tax advisory. I am a registered Tax Practitioner and hold the Tax Advisor (SA)™ designation from the South African Institute of Taxation. Through my professional experience, I have provided tax services to clients across manufacturing, financial services, transport, and mining industries, enabling me to understand the diverse tax challenges faced by different sectors and provide tailored tax solutions.

I have strong experience in corporate income tax compliance, deferred tax calculations, tax reporting, SARS engagement, and tax advisory services, with exposure to supporting financial reporting processes and identifying tax risks. I thrive in dynamic environments where tax legislation is constantly evolving and continuous learning is required. I am a highly adaptable, hardworking, and resilient professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and contributing positively to team performance.

Tax Consultant at BDO South Africa (2024-01 – Present)

• Preparation and review of corporate income tax and deferred tax computations for various clients.
• Preparation of tax accounting calculations for inclusion in annual financial statements, including deferred tax and tax disclosure.
• Performing tax effective rate calculations and tax reconciliations.
• Reviewing tax computations prepared by audit teams and identifying potential tax risks or adjustments.
• Identifying income tax issues arising at clients and providing technical guidance and solutions.
• Interpreting and applying South African tax legislation to practical business scenarios.
• Drafting technical tax opinions and advisory reports for internal and client use.
• Supporting audit teams with tax reporting and tax disclosure requirements.

Tax Consultant at Kreston Advisory Pretoria (Pty) Ltd (2024-01 – Present)

Tax Trainee at Kreston Advisory Pretoria (Pty) Ltd (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Prepared and submitted corporate income tax returns and provisional tax returns (IRP6) via SARS e-Filing for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepared income tax and deferred tax computations, including tax disclosures for financial statements.
• Performed tax audits and tax risk assessments for inclusion in annual financial statements.
• Prepared and submitted VAT, PAYE, EMP201, EMP501 and Dividends Withholding Tax returns.
• Reviewed IT34 assessments issued by SARS and resolved discrepancies.
• Managed SARS verifications and queries, including preparation and submission of supporting documentation.
• Assisted clients with tax registrations, deregistrations and e-Filing maintenance.
• Prepared trust tax computations and beneficiary distributions.
• Drafted tax opinions and advisory reports on various income tax matters.
• Assisted clients with tax dispute resolution, including remittance requests and Voluntary Disclosure Programme applications.
• Managed a portfolio of clients across multiple industries, ensuring timely compliance and high-quality service delivery.
• Coached and supported junior trainees, assisting with technical development and review of work where required.
• Assisted in monitoring project budgets, billing and engagement performance.

BCom Honours in Taxation – University of Pretoria (2020-12)

BCom in Financial Sciences (Specialising in Taxation, Internal Audit, Financial Accounting and Financial Management) – University of Pretoria (2019-12)

National Senior Certificate – Hoërskool Montana (2015-12)