Senior Tax Compliance Officer

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd is seeking a Senior Tax Compliance Officer to join its expanding Tax Department in the Northern Suburbs. The role focuses on managing individual and client tax compliance, preparing and submitting Income Tax returns, and addressing SARS queries within deadlines.

The successful candidate will work in a SAIT-accredited training office, with exposure to a broad range of tax compliance responsibilities and an emphasis on accuracy and timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Taxation, Accounting or a related field.
• 3–5 years' relevant tax compliance experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of South African Income Tax.
• Practical experience preparing and submitting Income Tax returns.
• Good understanding of SARS processes and tax compliance requirements.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English (essential).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete individual Income Tax returns using financial statements supplied by the Audit and Bookkeeping Departments.
• Prepare Income Tax returns using information and supporting documentation obtained directly from clients.
• Ensure all returns are accurate and supported by the necessary documentation to minimise SARS queries and revised assessments.
• Submit completed returns to clients for approval and ensure timely submission to SARS.
• Monitor outstanding tax returns and ensure submissions are completed within relevant deadlines.
• Handle SARS queries relating to submitted Income Tax returns.
• Assist with client registrations and related applications to SARS.
• Prepare statements of assets and liabilities, capital reconciliations and tax computations.
• Calculate third provisional and additional top-up tax payments where required.
• Manage tax administration and maintain accurate client records.
• Provide ongoing tax compliance support and ensure adherence to relevant submission deadlines.

Skills

SA Tax Knowledge

Tax Compliance

Income Tax Returns

Client Service

Education

Degree in Taxation/Accounting

Job description

An established professional services firm is seeking an experienced and technically competent Senior Tax Compliance Officer to join its growing Tax Department in the Northern Suburbs.

This is an opportunity for a tax professional looking to further their career within an established, SAIT-accredited training office, offering an innovative learning environment and exposure to a broad range of tax compliance responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing individual and client tax compliance matters, preparing and submitting Income Tax returns, dealing with SARS queries and ensuring that all submissions are accurate and completed within prescribed deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and complete individual Income Tax returns using financial statements supplied by the Audit and Bookkeeping Departments.

• Prepare Income Tax returns using information and supporting documentation obtained directly from clients.

• Ensure all returns are accurate and supported by the necessary documentation to minimise SARS queries and revised assessments.

• Submit completed returns to clients for approval and ensure timely submission to SARS.

• Monitor outstanding tax returns and ensure submissions are completed within relevant deadlines.

• Handle SARS queries relating to submitted Income Tax returns.

• Assist with client registrations and related applications to SARS.

• Prepare statements of assets and liabilities, capital reconciliations and tax computations.

• Calculate third provisional and additional top-up tax payments where required.

• Manage tax administration and maintain accurate client records.

• Provide ongoing tax compliance support and ensure adherence to relevant submission deadlines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant degree in Taxation, Accounting or a related field.

• 3–5 years' relevant tax compliance experience.

• Strong technical knowledge of South African Income Tax.

• Practical experience preparing and submitting Income Tax returns.

• Good understanding of SARS processes and tax compliance requirements.

• Fluent in both Afrikaans and English (essential).

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong technical tax knowledge and attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

• Effective time management and ability to meet strict deadlines.

• Strong client service and communication skills.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Professional approach with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

A technically capable tax professional with solid South African Income Tax knowledge, practical tax compliance experience and the confidence to manage client tax matters independently. The ideal candidate will be organised, client-focused and comfortable working in a deadline-driven professional services environment.

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