Tax Compliance Supervisor

The Legends Agency; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A tax consulting firm is seeking a Tax Supervisor to assist in managing the tax department, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, and liaising with SARS. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a tax environment and must demonstrate strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Ideal for someone with meticulous attention to detail and experience managing tax disputes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a tax environment essential.
• Strong knowledge of Income Tax Act and VAT Act required.
• Registered Tax Practitioner or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise tax staff and assist with complex tax return completion.
• Manage provisional tax and deadlines.
• Monitor dispute resolution and prepare objections.

Skills

Interpersonal and numeric skills

Ability to interpret tax laws

Meticulous work with minimal supervision

Proven experience liaising with SARS

Strong knowledge of tax compliance

Education

Grade 12 with accounting subject

Tax or relevant qualifications

Registered Tax Practitioner

Tools

Microsoft Office

GreatSoft

SARS E-Filing

Job description

Short Summary of the purpose of the role:

Assist in supervising the tax department staff, advise on tax compliance issues, and support the tax manager with research, queries, and liaising with SARS. Ensure quality delivery of work related to audits, tax returns, disputes, and exemptions. Support dispute resolution and follow-up processes.

Academic Qualifications Required:

• Grade 12 with accounting subject
• Tax or relevant qualifications with at least 5 years of experience
• Experience in a tax environment is essential
• Registered Tax Practitioner or eligible for registration

Skills, Competencies, and Experience:

• Interpersonal and numeric skills
• Ability to interpret tax laws (Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, VAT Act)
• Meticulous work with minimal supervision
• Proven experience liaising with SARS
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and law interpretation

Required Computer Packages:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• GreatSoft
• SARS E-Filing
• Knowledge of Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, SARS dispute process, LexisNexis (advantageous)

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise tax staff and assist with complex tax return completion
• Manage provisional tax and deadlines
• Monitor dispute resolution, including drafting objections and appeals
• Advise clients on basic tax queries
• Prepare and review tax calculations and returns
• Manage SARS response communications and documentation
• Assist compliance officers with returns and tax administration
• Handle provisional tax runs and queries
• Ensure timely delivery of documents, returns, and payments to SARS
• Follow up on client payments
• Support dispute resolution and tax exemption applications
• Maintain SARS liaison for complex queries and visits
• Ensure compliance with quality management, HR policies, and professional codes