Tax Compliance Supervisor

EnableSA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tax consulting firm in Gqeberha is looking for an experienced Tax Compliance Supervisor to oversee the tax department and ensure compliance with South African tax regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant qualification and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include supervising staff, assisting with complex tax returns, and liaising with SARS. Strong knowledge of tax laws and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Working knowledge of Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act.
• Understanding of the SARS dispute resolution process.

Responsibilities

• Supervise tax department staff and assist with complex tax returns.
• Monitor dispute resolution processes, including drafting objections.
• Consult clients with basic tax queries and assist with applications.

Skills

Knowledge of South African Income Tax

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with Great Soft

Strong communication skills

Education

Tax or other relevant qualification

Grade 12 with Accounting

Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Tax Compliance Supervisor to join the Port Elizabeth team,

• 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
• Consultation/ preparation/ submission of non-residency applications
• Consultation/ preparation and submission of exempt applications
• Preparation, completion, and submission of notice of objections and appeals when required.
• 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.

Requirements

• Grade 12 with Accounting
• Tax or other relevant qualification,
• Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered,
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of South African Income Tax
• 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)
• Proficient in MS Office,
• Experience with Great Soft