Tax Compliance Officer | PKF VGA

PKF South Africa; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PKF South Africa is recruiting for a senior tax practitioner to manage income tax compliance for Companies, Trusts and Individuals in Gauteng. The role focuses on preparing tax returns, reviewing assessments and handling objections and SARS requests.

The ideal candidate has a tertiary tax qualification and 10+ years' experience, with strong MS Office and SARS EFiling skills. A valid vehicle and client service orientation are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification (BCom/ BTech in Taxation).
• Minimum 10 years related experience.
• Previous experience working within an audit/accounting firm (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit income tax returns for Companies, Trusts and Individuals.
• Review income tax assessments for Companies, Trusts, and Individuals.
• Prepare notices of objections and appeals when required.
• Apply for reduced assessments under the Tax Administration Act.
• Request penalty remittance from SARS where applicable.
• Handle registrations including Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and others.
• Attending to e-filing upkeep and client queries.

Skills

Registered tax practitioner

Good communication skills

Own vehicle

MS Office

Education

BCom/ BTech in Taxation

Tools

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.
• Tax invoicing.
• Perform new client take on procedures.

Academic Qualifications Required

• Tertiary qualification (BCom/ BTech in Taxation)

Skills, Competencies and Experience Required

• Registered tax practitioner (advantageous)
• min 10 years' related experience
• Previous experience working within an audit/accounting firm (advantageous)
• Computer Literate (MS Office; SARS EFiling; GreatSoft Tax)
• Good Communication Skills
• Own vehicle