Specialist Tax : Tax Directive System

Interfront SOC Ltd.; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax compliance firm in Pretoria is seeking a Specialist in Tax to interpret tax directives and ensure compliance with legislation. Candidates should have 15 years of relevant experience, including substantial exposure at the specialist level. Responsibilities include managing tax return processes and training team members on system functionalities. This role is essential for optimizing tax returns and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in a similar environment.
• 6-8 years of experience at functional specialist level.
• Demonstrated success as a tax specialist or analyst.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Retirement Fund definitions in the Income Tax Act.
• Perform tax directive and assessment manual calculations.
• Lead user testing teams and manage user support.

Skills

Tax compliance interpretation

Impact analysis

User support management

Business process enhancement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7)

Matric with relevant experience

Job description

Job title : Specialist Tax : Tax Directive System

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : October 30, 2025

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Responsibilities

• Interpretation of the Retirement Fund definitions in the Income Tax Act (including the Second Schedule) and performing impact analysis with the new legislation amendment.
• Interpretation of the Business Requirement Specification, Change Requests and Functional Specification.
• Review Tax Directive System field requirements.
• Interpreting the tax directive forms and influence changes thereof.
• Performing tax directive and assessment manual calculations.
• Leading and coordinating user testing team.
• Managing all aspect of user support and training including development for skills transfer.
• Assisting in the enhancements of business processes and policies.
• To facilitate new development for internal operations.
• To create user manuals for new developed systems.
• To train and provide team members advise on the systems functionalities.
• Aid in devising business and investment strategies to optimise tax returns.
• Ensure meticulous compliance with regulatory prerequisites during corporate tax return preparation.
• Review operational protocols to guarantee adherence to local statutes and regulations.
• Propose innovative policies and procedures to streamline tax information gathering from departmental managers.
• Manage the preparation, processing, and documentation related to the entire accounting cycle, culminating in tax return preparation and filing.
• Validate the accuracy of records and documents pertinent to tax reporting and preparation.
• Maintain effective written and verbal communications between the company and relevant vendors and regulatory bodies.
• Stay abreast of tax code and accounting law updates.
• Conduct in-depth research on tax compliance matters at local and national levels.

Requirements

• Relevant bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) and 15 years\' experience in a similar environment, of which 6-8 years ideally at functional specialist level or Matric and 15 years' experience in tax directives, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success as a tax specialist or analyst.
• Experience managing substantial volumes of accounting documentation for corporations or large organizations.
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