Tax Compliance Supervisor (Need Legal Tax Background)

Greys Personnel; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tax Compliance Officer to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee tax department operations, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality service to clients. You will assist in managing the flow of work, supervising staff, and advising on tax-related issues. Your expertise in tax legislation and dispute resolution will be essential for navigating complex queries and ensuring timely submissions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a thriving tax environment while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits. If you are passionate about tax compliance and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Mandatory Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising tax department staff and ensuring quality delivery.
• Consult with clients on basic tax queries and assist with complex returns.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Accounting

Client Consulting

Dispute Resolution

Tax Legislation Knowledge

Education

Grade 12 with Accounting

Tax or Relevant Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

GreatSoft

SARS E-Filing

LexisNexis

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and qualified Tax Compliance Officer for their team in PE.

Must have all Requirements :

1. Grade 12 with accounting as a subject
2. Tax or other relevant qualifications with a decent track record of work experience (5 years)
3. Experience in a tax environment is essential
4. Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered

Required Computer Packages :

1. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Express)
2. GreatSoft
3. SARS E-Filing
4. Working knowledge of Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act
5. Working knowledge of the SARS dispute resolution process
6. 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 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 tax manager with the dispute resolution process and responsible for the follow-up of all disputes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in the supervision of the tax department staff
2. Assist tax manager and compliance officers with the completion of complex Income Tax Returns
3. Assist the tax manager with the administration of provisional tax and meeting deadlines
4. Assist with the monitoring of the whole dispute resolution process, including drafting objections, appeals, complaints and the Tax Ombud complaints
5. Consulting and advising clients with basic tax queries
6. Assist with the preparation and review of complex tax calculations and returns on behalf of clients (companies and individuals)
7. Assist the tax manager with the initial completion of SARS response letters and ensure that all deadlines are adhered to
8. Responsible for communicating the refund list to the partners
9. Oversee the administration of SARS-related documentation received, i.e., assessments and other SARS notifications
10. Assist and advise compliance officers of matters relating to the completion of returns and tax administration
11. Assisting compliance officers with GreatSoft - related problems in terms of tax
12. Provisional tax runs monthly and SARS Provisional Tax queries
13. Controlling Greatsoft - related problems in terms of tax
14. Ensure the delivery of documents, returns, and payments to SARS at the end of each month
15. Ensure that payments requested from clients are regularly followed up on
16. Assisting tax manager to ensure that all lists are updated and followed up by compliance officers monthly and sent to each partner
17. refunds, payments, disputes, and tax returns
18. Assist with resolving any disputes on assessments and accounts from SARS, relating to Income Tax
19. Assist with Tax Exemption applications and the preparation thereof
20. SARS liaison for the resolution of complex tax queries
21. SARS visits for updating of banking details and taxpayer particulars and other queries.
22. SARS appointments for all the directors
23. Ensure that all tax queries and compliance matters for the directors are logged and the progress thereof monitored.
24. Responsible for the SAIT learners and their relevant training
25. Monthly meetings with the tax manager to report on the progress of all tax-related matters
26. Ensure team members meet with respective Directors on unsubmitted lists
27. Compliance with the firms System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.
28. Compliance with the firms Employee Code of Conduct consists of the HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct.

Salary :

R45,000 - R60,000 CTC

Mandatory medical aid and provident fund