Tax Compliance Supervisor

Boardroom Appointments; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a seasoned tax professional to supervise and guide the tax department, ensuring accurate preparation of returns for individuals, companies and trusts. You will lead SAIT learner training, manage deadlines, and liaise with SARS on queries and certifications.

The role requires strong attention to detail, leadership, and extensive knowledge of Income Tax, VAT, PAYE and tax compliance processes, with a focus on accurate reporting and client service.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective client service and team interaction.
• Capable of training team members and providing guidance in tax compliance.
• Excellent numeric abilities and attention to detail.
• Leadership and delegation skills to manage a team and resolve conflicts efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support tax department staff, including overseeing SAIT learner training.
• Prepare and review tax calculations and returns for individuals, companies, and trusts.
• Manage provisional and income tax filings, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Oversee tax objections and appeals, including drafting objections, appeals, and complaints to SARS and the Tax Ombud.
• Liaise with SARS for tax queries, banking details updates, and handling correspondence.
• Administer and maintain e-filing profiles for clients and handle tax compliance documentation.
• Manage registrations for Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and other tax types.
• Process applications for reduced assessments, tax clearance certificates, and directives.
• Provide clients with tax advice and respond to queries via email or phone.
• Maintain the tax database and handle invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, including the System of Quality Management and the Employee Code of Conduct (including: SAICA, IRBA and IESBA).
• Perform procedures for onboarding new clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Training & mentoring

SARS liaison

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Tax software proficiency

Independent work

Tools

Tax software

Job description

• Experience in a tax environment is essential, legal experience highly advantageous.
• Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered (Highly advantageous).

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective client service and team interaction.
• Capable of training team members and providing guidance in tax compliance.
• Excellent numeric abilities and attention to detail.
• Leadership and delegation skills to manage a team and resolve conflicts efficiently.
• Proficient in written communication and report writing.
• Competent in using tax-related software and computer applications.
• Ability to apply the Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, and VAT Act in practical scenarios.
• Able to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience in liaising with SARS, including managing appointments and queries.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance processes and tax law interpretation.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support tax department staff, including overseeing SAIT learner training.
• Prepare and review tax calculations and returns for individuals, companies, and trusts.
• Manage provisional and income tax filings, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Oversee tax objections and appeals, including drafting objections, appeals, and complaints to SARS and the Tax Ombud.
• Liaise with SARS for tax queries, banking details updates, and handling correspondence.
• Administer and maintain e-filing profiles for clients and handle tax compliance documentation.
• Manage registrations for Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and other tax types.
• Process applications for reduced assessments, tax clearance certificates, and directives.
• Provide clients with tax advice and respond to queries via email or phone.
• Maintain the tax database and handle invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, including the System of Quality Management and the Employee Code of Conduct (including: SAICA, IRBA and IESBA).
• Perform procedures for onboarding new clients.