Tax Compliance Supervisor

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

Job summary

A South African university is seeking a Tax Compliance Supervisor to assist with the management of the tax department. The role involves advising staff on tax compliance, managing workflow, and ensuring quality delivery of audits and tax returns. Candidates should have a Grade 12 with accounting, relevant tax qualifications, and at least 5 years of experience in a tax environment, along with excellent attention to detail and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a tax environment.
• Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered.
• Must liaise with SARS and have proven track record.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tax compliance knowledge

Ability to interpret tax law

Computer literacy

Working knowledge of SARS E-Filing

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 with accounting

Tax or relevant qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

GreatSoft

LexisNexis

Job description

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.