Tax Compliance Officer

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd on behalf of an established professional accounting and tax practice in the Northern Suburbs is seeking a Tax Compliance Officer to join their growing tax department. The SAIT training office offers an excellent environment for a tax professional to develop their career within a structured and supportive team.

The successful candidate will prepare and submit tax returns, respond to SARS queries, perform tax computations and general administration, ensuring accuracy and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in tax compliance or tax administration.
• Solid understanding of South African Income Tax legislation.
• Experience with Income Tax return preparation and SARS submissions.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit Income Tax returns based on financial statements provided by the Audit and Bookkeeping departments.
• Prepare Income Tax returns using client-provided financial information.
• Submit completed returns to clients for signature and lodge returns with SARS within required deadlines.
• Handle SARS queries and correspondence relating to submitted returns.
• Monitor and track tax return submissions to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with client registrations with SARS where required.
• Prepare statements of assets and liabilities, capital reconciliations and tax computations.
• Calculate third and additional top-up tax payments when required.
• Maintain accurate tax records and ensure effective tax administration.
• Follow up on outstanding information and documentation required for tax submissions.

Skills

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline driven

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance

Job description

An established professional accounting and tax practice in the Northern Suburbs is seeking a Tax Compliance Officer to join their growing tax department.

The firm is an accredited SAIT training office, offering an excellent environment for a tax professional looking to develop their career within a structured and supportive team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and submission of tax returns, SARS correspondence and queries, tax computations and general tax administration, while ensuring that all submissions are accurate and completed within the required deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit Income Tax returns based on financial statements provided by the Audit and Bookkeeping departments.
• Prepare Income Tax returns using client-provided financial information.
• Ensure all required supporting documentation is attached to tax submissions to minimise SARS queries and revised assessments.
• Submit completed returns to clients for signature and lodge returns with SARS within required deadlines.
• Handle SARS queries and correspondence relating to submitted returns.
• Monitor and track tax return submissions to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with client registrations with SARS where required.
• Prepare statements of assets and liabilities, capital reconciliations and tax computations.
• Calculate third and additional top-up tax payments when required.
• Maintain accurate tax records and ensure effective tax administration.
• Follow up on outstanding information and documentation required for tax submissions.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance.
• 2–3 years' experience in tax compliance or tax administration.
• Solid understanding of South African Income Tax legislation.
• Experience with Income Tax return preparation and SARS submissions.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work within a structured environment.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English – essential.

Key Competencies

• Strong tax compliance and administrative ability.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Deadline driven and well organised.
• Good analytical and numerical ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional approach when dealing with clients and SARS.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong follow-up and record-keeping skills.

Ideal Candidate

A tax compliance professional with 2–3 years' practical experience who is comfortable preparing Income Tax returns, dealing with SARS and managing tax deadlines, and who is looking to develop further within an established professional accounting and tax environment.

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