Tax Compliance Supervisor

Performit Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax compliance firm in Gqeberha is looking for a Tax Compliance Supervisor. The role involves supervising tax department staff, advising on compliance and managing interactions with SARS. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a tax environment, with relevant qualifications and registered tax practitioner eligibility. Strong knowledge of tax laws and processes is crucial. The position offers a collaborative environment with responsibilities including tax return completion and dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of liaising with SARS.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance processes.
• Fair competency in the interpretation of tax law.

Responsibilities

• Supervise tax department staff.
• Complete complex Income Tax Returns.
• Monitor the dispute resolution process.
• Prepare and review complex tax calculations.
• Communicate refund lists to partners.
• Assist with Tax Exemption applications.

Skills

Computer literacy

Ability to interpret income tax laws

Ability to work independently

Education

Grade 12 with accounting as a subject

Tax or relevant qualifications

Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

GreatSoft

SARS E-Filing

Job description

We are looking for a Tax Compliance Supervisor for a Renowned Company in Port Elizabeth.

Job Summary

Assisting with the supervision of the tax department staff. Advise staff on tax compliance-related issues. Assist tax manager with the research of tax information, processing of tax queries, and liaising with SARS. To assist with the management of the flow of work and ensure quality delivery of work outputs of tax staff in relation to audits, income tax returns, provisional tax returns, Tax Ombud complaints, objections, appeals and tax exemption applications. Assist tax manager with the dispute resolution process and responsible for the follow-up of all disputes.

Academic Qualifications

• Grade 12 with accounting as a subject
• Tax or other relevant qualifications with a decent track record of work experience (5 years)
• Experience in a tax environment is essential
• Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered

Competencies

• Computer literacy
• Ability to interpret and apply the Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act and VAT Act for various tax related projects.
• Ability to work meticulously with minimum supervision

Experience

• Liaising with SARS (proven track record of SARS appointments)
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance processes
• Fair competency with regard to the interpretation of tax law

Required Computer Packages

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Express)
• GreatSoft
• SARS E-Filing
• Working knowledge of Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act
• Working knowledge of the SARS dispute resolution process
• LexisNexis (A fair understanding would be advantageous)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of the tax department staff
• Assist tax manager and compliance officers with the completion of complex Income Tax Returns
• Assist the tax manager with the administration of provisional tax and meeting deadlines
• Assist with the monitoring of the whole dispute resolution process, including drafting objections, appeals, complaints and the Tax Ombud complaints
• Consulting and advising clients with basic tax queries
• Assist with the preparation and review of complex tax calculations and returns on behalf of clients (companies and individuals)
• Assist the tax manager with the initial completion of SARS response letters and ensure that all deadlines are adhered to
• Responsible for communicating the refund list to the partners
• Oversee the administration of SARS-related documentation received, i.e., assessments and other SARS notifications
• Assist and advise compliance officers of matters relating to the completion of returns and tax administration
• Assisting compliance officers with Greatsoft-related problems in terms of tax
• Provisional tax runs monthly and SARS Provisional Tax queries
• Controlling Greatsoft-related problems in terms of tax
• Ensure the delivery of documents, returns, and payments to SARS at the end of each month
• Ensure that payments requested from clients are regularly followed up on
• Assisting tax manager to ensure that all lists are updated and followed up by compliance officers monthly and sent to each partner – refunds, payments, disputes, and tax returns
• Assist with resolving any disputes on assessments and accounts from SARS, relating to Income Tax
• Assist with Tax Exemption applications and the preparation thereof
• SARS liaison for the resolution of complex tax queries
• SARS visits for updating of banking details and taxpayer particulars and other queries.
• SARS appointments for all the directors
• Ensure that all tax queries and compliance matters for the directors of the Company are logged and the progress thereof monitored
• Responsible for the SAIT learners and their relevant training
• Monthly meetings with the tax manager to report on the progress of all tax-related matters
• Ensure team members meet with respective Directors on unsubmitted lists

Compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.

Compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firm’s HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct.