Tax Associate - Sandton

Catch; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Catch is seeking a Tax Associate in Gauteng to manage designated client accounts and provide technical VAT support for global operations. The role emphasizes data capturing, processing and analysis using Excel, with a focus on VAT returns and compliance checks.

The successful candidate will be detail oriented and able to liaise with clients and tax authorities, handling inquiries and audit responses, while delivering accurate information and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Competency in Excel and mathematical skills are key requirements.
• The ideal candidate will be detail orientated.
• EU language speakers are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Data capturing, processing and analysis
• Filing of VAT returns, ECSLs and intrastat reports
• Performing VAT compliance checks
• Technical research
• Handling and liaison of client and tax authority queries and issues
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients and team members
• Effective delivery of required information
• Communication with clients, partners and tax authorities
• Audit preparation and responses

Skills

Excel proficiency

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

EU language skills

Job description

The Role: Tax Associate

The focus of this role is to effectively manage designated client accounts and provide technical VATsupport in the context of their global operations. This would be achieved by maintainingcommunication 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.

The day-to-day functions would include:

• 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