Tax Compliance Supervisor

University of Fort Hare; Kariega, Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking a Tax Compliance Supervisor. This role involves assisting with the supervision of tax department staff, providing guidance on compliance, and managing various tax-related processes including liaising with SARS. Candidates should have at least 5 years of tax experience and relevant qualifications. Responsibilities include ensuring quality delivery of work related to audits and tax returns.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a tax environment.
• Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered.
• Strong knowledge of the Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of the tax department staff.
• Advise staff on tax compliance-related issues.
• Manage the flow of work and ensure quality delivery of work outputs.

Skills

Tax compliance processes

Computer literacy

Ability to interpret tax laws

Liaising with SARS

Education

Grade 12 with accounting as a subject

Tax qualifications

Tools

GreatSoft

SARS E-Filing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)

Our client is seeking a Tax Compliance Supervisor for their team.

Location: Port Elizabeth

Requirements

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

About

Assisting with the supervision of the tax department staff. Advise staff on tax compliance-related issues. Assist the 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 the tax manager with the dispute resolution process and be responsible for the follow-up of all disputes.