Tax compliance Officer

Stepco Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Tax Compliance Officer in Gqeberha. The ideal candidate will advise clients and staff on tax issues, manage workflows for tax staff, and consult on tax matters. Requirements include Grade 12 with accounting, relevant tax qualifications, and experience in a tax environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of SARS processes are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to tax compliance and consulting for clients.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate with accounting subject.
• Relevant qualification in tax or accounting.
• Experience in a tax environment required.

Responsibilities

• Advise staff and clients on tax-related issues.
• Manage workflow and quality delivery for tax outputs.
• Consult on various tax-related matters.

Skills

Tax consulting

Tax advisory

Quality management

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 with accounting

Tax or relevant qualification

Registered Tax Practitioner

Tools

Microsoft Office

GreatSoft

SARS E-Filing

LexisNexis

Job description

Tax compliance Officer required inPort Elizabeth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise staff and clients on tax-related issues.
• Research tax information, train staff on tax-related matters, process tax queries, and liaise with SARS and clients.
• Manage the workflow and ensure quality delivery of work outputs of tax staff for audits, income tax returns, provisional tax returns, IT14SDs, Tax Ombud complaints, objections, appeals and Tax Exemption applications.
• Tax consulting on various tax-related matters to clients and directors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with accounting as a subject
• Tax or other relevant qualification
• Experience in a tax environment
• Registered with SAIT
• Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered
• Computer Packages:
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook Express)
  • GreatSoft
  • SARS E-Filing
  • Working knowledge of Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act
  • Working knowledge of the SARS dispute resolution process
  • LexisNexis (A fair understanding would be advantageous)