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Our client an Accounting Firm, requires the services of a Tax Compliance Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a broad range of tax compliance matters for individuals, companies, trusts and exempt institutions.

Key performance areas

• Preparation and submission of supporting documents as per SARS requirements
• Download, capturing and checking of assessments and preparation of letters
• Preparation and completion of request for tax information letters
• Requesting information, accurately calculating, completing and understanding client income tax returns, including IT12 individual returns, company returns, trust returns and exempt institution returns.
• Resolving queries from SARS and clients regarding all tax matters
• Accurately preparing, calculating and submitting IRP6 provisional tax returns for first, second and third periods across all year ends, including client correspondence and SARS submissions.
• Preparation and attending to various tax payments on behalf of clients
• Meeting and liaising with clients regarding tax matters when necessary
• Application for Tax Clearance Certificates in respect of good standing, tenders, immigration and foreign investments
• Application for all Tax Directives which includes preparation of estimated income and expenses statements
• Notifying SARS of changes to year-ends, conversions, name changes and other amendments.
• Meeting with SARS tax practitioner’s unit to resolve client queries urgently
• Attending to EMP501 reconciliations and IRP5 / IT3(a) certificates including gathering and compiling payroll schedules
• Preparing tax billing pro forma invoices based on client work-in-progress reports and meeting with the Director for review and approval.
• Following up on Tax Refunds and assessments not yet finalized by SARS
• Maintaining ProfTax, including data capturing and adding or updating client records.
• Checking new clients’ tax status during client onboarding.
• Registering new clients and maintaining the client database on SARS eFiling.
• Preparing files for handover when clients resign.
• Assisting the audit department with tax information.
• Sending client correspondence regarding tax deadlines.
• Staying up to date with SARS amendments and implementing relevant changes to tax legislation and procedures.
• Providing tax training and support to clerks, vacation students, job shadow workers and junior staff.
• Completing and submitting PAYE and VAT returns based on information provided by clients.
• Checking tax computations for companies and exempt institutions.
• Preparing and completing tax exemption application forms, requesting supporting documents and submitting applications to the SARS Tax Exemption Unit.
• Dealing with SARS monitoring office in respect of tax related issues with SARS
• Dealing with SARS Collections in respect of deferred payment arrangement applications and applications for compromise.
• Analysing PAYE, UIF and VAT accounts and preparing reconciliations for unallocated payments.
• Attending to deregistration for income tax, VAT and PAYE.
• Managing COID registration, annual ROE submissions, audits and deregistration matters.
• Dealing with SARS Large Business Centre with regards to various queries
• Preparing alternative dispute resolution requests, notices of objection, disputes against penalty assessments and notices of appeal in respect of income tax and administrative penalties.
• Calculating capital gains, including the time-apportionment method where applicable.
• Attending to engagement letters and special powers of attorney required for tax work.
• Preparation and completion of turnover tax returns

The successful candidate must have

• Matric with a Tax Practitioner or related qualification
• Must have at least 2+ years’ experience in a tax compliance role
• ProfTax experience will be advantageous
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office – Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Excellent analytical skills , attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong administration skills and a good understanding of organisational processes and practices
• Must have a driver’s licence and own reliable transport

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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To be discussed during the interview process.

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Recruiter: Wallindi Schirnig

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