Tax Compliance Specialist – SAIT Training

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

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