Tax Compliance Supervisor

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a Tax Compliance Supervisor to oversee tax compliance processes for various clients. This role involves preparing and submitting tax returns, managing a small team, and improving workflow efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma or Degree in Taxation/Accounting, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills in both Afrikaans and English. This position offers an opportunity to engage in impactful tax advisory work while leading and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a Tax Compliance Officer in a professional services firm.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a personal client portfolio.
• Supervisory or review experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of income tax returns.
• Supervise a team of two Tax Compliance Officers, setting work priorities.
• Serve as a point of contact for client compliance queries.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies.
• Prepare monthly compliance status reports.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of South African tax legislation

Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability

Effective time management and multitasking skills

Proficiency in Excel, GreatSoft, Xero Tax, and Microsoft 365 tools

Strong written and verbal communication (Afrikaans and English)

Ability to coach and mentor junior staff

Positive, proactive, and solutions-driven mindset

Education

Diploma or Degree in Taxation / Accounting / Finance

Registered Tax Practitioner (SAIT) or eligible for registration

Tools

SARS eFiling

GreatSoft Tax

Xero Tax

Microsoft 365 tools

Job description

The Tax Compliance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end tax compliance process for a portfolio of individual, corporate, and trust clients. The role ensures the accurate and timely submission of tax returns, manages SARS correspondence, and supports the Associate: Tax with workflow management, quality control, and staff supervision. This position combines hands-on tax compliance expertise with leadership, coaching, and process optimisation responsibilities.

A. Tax Compliance Management

• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of income tax returns (IT12, ITR14, IT12TR, etc.) for individuals, companies, and trusts.
• Ensure all returns are submitted accurately and within SARS deadlines.
• Review tax computations and supporting schedules prepared by compliance officers.
• Monitor eFiling and GreatSoft/Xero Tax dashboards daily for outstanding submissions, verifications, and correspondence.
• Manage SARS queries, verifications, and audits, including collating supporting documents and responding to SARS requests.

B. Workflow & Team Supervision

• Supervise a team of two Tax Compliance Officers, allocating work, setting priorities, and monitoring turnaround times.
• Conduct daily check-ins and weekly planning sessions with team members.
• Review work before submission to the Associate: Tax to ensure accuracy and adherence to internal quality standards.
• Maintain and update the tax compliance tracker and billing sheets.
• Ensure all tasks are recorded in Xero Practice Manager (XPM) and aligned with monthly KPIs.

C. Client Communication & Support

• Serve as a point of contact for client compliance queries, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Liaise with internal departments (Accounting, Secretarial, Audit) to align data and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-date client tax profiles and ensure changes are captured in the client master list.

D. Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify and implement process efficiencies, including the use of digital forms, Power Automate flows, or standardised templates.
• Support the Tax Associate in developing automation (“robot”) for recurring tasks such as verifications or statement downloads.
• Ensure all tax documents are stored correctly in SharePoint under the correct client folders.

E. Reporting & Quality Assurance

• Prepare monthly compliance status reports for the Associate: Tax (submissions, refunds, verifications).
• Ensure SARS correspondence is responded to within 5 working days.
• Assist with the tax year-end review, annual filing season planning, and SARS submission tracking.

F. Qualifications

• Minimum: Diploma or Degree in Taxation / Accounting / Finance.
• Preferred: Registered Tax Practitioner (SAIT) or eligible for registration.
• Advanced knowledge of SARS eFiling, GreatSoft Tax, or similar tax systems.

G. Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Tax Compliance Officer in a professional services firm.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a personal client portfolio.
• Supervisory or review experience advantageous.

H. Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of South African tax legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, GreatSoft, Xero Tax, and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication (Afrikaans and English).
• Ability to coach and mentor junior staff.
• Positive, proactive, and solutions-driven mindset.

I. Personal Attributes

• Integrity and accountability.
• Calm under pressure and deadline-driven.

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