Tax Compliance Officer

PKF South Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is looking for a Tax Consultant in Gqeberha, responsible for income tax returns, assessments, and client queries. This role requires a BCom or BTech in Taxation, with 3-5 years of relevant experience. The candidate will manage client portfolios and handle various tax-related tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Taxation (BCom/BTech).
• 3-5 years related experience in tax administration.
• Registered tax practitioner advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Completion and submission of income tax returns.
• Reviewing income tax assessments.
• Preparation and submission of objections and appeals.

Skills

Computer Literate

Tax compliance

Communication

Education

BCom/BTech in Taxation

Tools

MS Office

SARS eFiling

GreatSoft Tax

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities – Key Performance Indicators :

• Completion and submission of income tax returns for Companies, Trusts and Individuals.
• Reviewing of income tax assessments for Companies, Trusts, and Individuals.
• Preparation, completion, and submission of notice of objections and appeals when required.
• Application for reduced assessments in terms of the Tax Administration Act.
• Requesting SARS to remit various penalties for various entities and tax types.
• Submission and follow up of requests for reasons when SARS issues assessments without clarification.
• Attending to various registrations - Income tax, VAT, PAYE, Customs (import and export), NPO, PBO, Turnover Tax, Estates, Body Corporates and Homeowners’ Associations.
• Re-registrations - Income Tax, VAT, PAYE.
• Manage request for dormant companies.
• Preparation of tax computations for individuals and trusts.
• Calculation, completion, and submission of provisional, income and dividend tax returns.
• Application for tax clearance certificates.
• Application for various tax directives.
• Preparation and requesting of relevant supporting documents required including attending to mandatory SARS appointment.
• Preparation and requesting of relevant supporting documents to appoint or update the public officer.
• Attending to various SARS correspondence / queries / verifications.
• Manage SARS applications relating to Application to SARS when an individual has ceased to be a SA tax resident, attending to SARS’ queries and calculation of possible deemed CGT.
• Attend to e-mail and telephone queries to and from clients.
• Administration of e-Filing and attending to the upkeep of clients' e-filing profiles.
• Preparation, completion, and submission of IRP5 reconciliations.
• Upkeeping of tax database.
• Perform new client take on procedures.

Academic Qualifications Required :

• Tertiary qualification (BCom / BTech in Taxation)

Skills, Competencies and Experience Required :

• Registered tax practitioner (advantageous)
• 3 - 5 years' related experience
• Previous experience working within an audit / accounting firm (advantageous)
• Computer Literate (MS Office; SARS EFiling; GreatSoft Tax)