Tax Associate

Talent on Tap; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Johannesburg is seeking a candidate to manage client accounts and provide technical VAT support. Responsibilities include filing VAT returns, data analysis, and liaising with clients and tax authorities. The ideal candidate will have a finance or legal degree and be detail-oriented, with competency in Excel being crucial. EU language skills are also a plus.

Qualifications

• Competency in Excel and mathematical skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented and effective at communication.
• EU language speakers are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Data capturing, processing and analysis.
• Filing of VAT returns and related reports.
• Performing VAT compliance checks.
• Conducting technical research.
• Liaising with clients and tax authorities.
• Audit preparation and responses.

Job description

Overview

The focus of this role is to effectively manage designated client accounts and provide technical VAT support in the context of their global operations. This would be achieved by maintaining communication with key team members and to provide additional quality control for key clients. Competency in excel and mathematical skills is key requirement. The ideal candidate will be detail orientated. EU language speakers are also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Data capturing, processing and analysis
• Filing of VAT returns, ECSL's and intrastat reports etc
• Performing VAT compliance checks
• Technical research
• Handling and liaison of client and tax authority queries and issues
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients and other relevant team members
• Effective delivery of required and relevant information
• Communication with the relevant parties including clients, partners and tax authorities.
• Audit preparation and responses

Requirements

Finance or legal degree

* Matric and University Transcripts are part of the application process