Tax Compliance Supervisor / Manager

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Compliance Supervisor/Manager to lead their tax department. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations while managing a team of professionals. You will oversee the administration of provisional tax, assist with complex tax returns, and liaise with SARS on various matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax compliance, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work meticulously with minimal supervision. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute significantly to the organization's success and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a tax environment is essential.
• Registered Tax Practitioner/SAIT or eligibility to be registered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise tax department staff and manage provisional tax administration.
• Assist with complex tax calculations and ensure compliance with tax laws.
• Liaise with SARS and manage disputes and client queries.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Client Service skills

Training skills

Numeric skills

Leadership skills

Delegation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Writing skills

Education

Grade 12 with Accounting

Tax or other relevant qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

GreatSoft

SARS E-Filing

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Position: Tax Compliance Supervisor / Manager

Ref: 4952

Location: PE/Gqeberha

Salary: R45000 to R60000 per month CTC commensurate with experience

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Qualifications / 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/SAIT or eligibility to be registered

Skills:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Client Service skills
• Training skills
• Numeric skills
• Leadership skills
• Delegation skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Writing skills

Competencies:

• 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

Experience:

• General administrative experience
• 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
• Supervisory experience
• Interpretation of tax laws and regulations
• Experience with the Tax Ombud processes

Required Computer Packages:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Express)
• GreatSoft
• SARS E-Filing
• 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)

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist in the supervision of the tax department staff
• Supervise the tax department employees (Manager)
• Manage the administration of provisional tax, meeting deadlines and the complete billing process (Manager)
• Control the input of data thus ensuring an accurate database (Manager)
• 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
• 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
• Assist 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
• Assist 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
• Collaborate with the Tax Ombud to address taxpayer complaints and ensure fair treatment and compliance with tax laws and regulation (Manager)
• Oversee tax compliance, strategy and reporting to optimise financial outcomes and mitigate risks for the organisation (Manager)
• 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