Tax Compliance Senior Associate

Pwc South Africa; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business consulting firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a Tax Compliance Consultant to deliver high-quality tax compliance services. The role demands a minimum of 6 years' experience in tax compliance, including 3 years in company tax compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and proficiency in South African tax legislation. This position offers full-time employment within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in tax compliance and tax administration.
• 3 years' experience specifically relating to tax compliance of companies.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax compliance services to clients.
• Complete and submit income tax returns and manage all correspondence with SARS.
• Liaise with SARS on behalf of clients and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong multi-tasking skills

Sound computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel)

Detail-oriented and organized

Experience with GreatSoft or similar tax database

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Education

Relevant South African degree/diploma with Taxation as core module

Registered Tax Technician or Tax Professional (SAIT)

Tools

GreatSoft

Job description

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As a Tax Compliance Consultant, you will provide tax compliance services to PwC's clients.

All tax compliance and associated tasks must be completed in an efficient, professional, and timely manner, providing a high quality of service to the client.

Qualifications / Certifications required

Relevant South African degree / diploma with Taxation as core module
Registered Tax Technician or Tax Professional (SAIT)
Experience required: Minimum of 6 years' experience in tax compliance and tax administration.
The role will specifically require 3 years' experience relating to tax compliance of companies.

Responsibilities

All tax compliance and tax administrative related work, i.e. Tax compliance work specifically of companies; Administration of provisional and final income tax returns, and other SARS related returns, including companies, trusts, individuals and PBO's; Maintenance of tax clients on tax management software (GreatSoft) and SARS eFiling; Completion and Review income tax returns and assessments on eFiling and manage all SARS correspondence; Liaison with SARS, clients and staff regarding assessments, objections, disputes, refunds, queries, income tax registrations and deregistrations etc.

Following up on outstanding SARS matters; Meet with SARS on behalf of clients and PwC; Ensure that clients' tax compliance affairs are kept up to date and SARS deadlines are met, delivering quality tax services; Complete and submit VDP-applications; Approval of International Transfers (AIT) and tax compliance status requests; Responding to SARS verification queries; Client and PwC staff consultations regarding tax compliance and tax administration matters; Support tax compliance co-team members and manager; Comply with internal risk management procedures; Attend internal and external training and comply with annual CPD requirements.

Skill sets required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, should focus on detail, be accurate, organised and able to work independently within a team environment; Strong multi-tasking skills and pro-active towards tasks and deadlines; Sound computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, etc.) and administration skills; Experience on GreatSoft or similar tax database package advantageous; Sound knowledge and experience in the South African Income Tax Act and Tax administration Act, dealings with SARS and SARS eFiling; Registered tax practitioner or willing to register as a tax practitioner; Fluent in English and Afrikaans; Must be prepared to work overtime if required; Valid driver's licence and own transport.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Accounting / Auditing
Industries Business Consulting and Services