Trainee Tax Professional

Pro Tem; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established auditing and accounting firm in Cape Town is seeking a Trainee Tax Professional to provide support to the Tax Department. Responsibilities include tax compliance, administrative assistance, and client interaction. The ideal candidate will be pursuing an NQF Level 8 qualification in Taxation and have a keen interest in tax administration. A proactive and organized approach is essential.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Group Life

Pension Fund

Qualifications

• Must have completed or be in the process of completing an NQF Level 8 qualification.
• Prior experience in a tax administration related role would be beneficial.
• Keen interest to pursue a career in tax and become a registered tax practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Support the Tax Department with compliance and management services.
• Follow-up on client refunds and assist with administrative tasks.
• Provide eFiling support to clients and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office essentials

Outstanding organization skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NQF Level 8 qualification (Bachelor Honours Degree in Taxation, Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation)

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION: Trainee Tax Professional

Background on the Firm :

My client is one of the oldest and largest independent auditing, accounting and advisory firms in Cape Town. As an independent member firm of International, we operate within South Africa with associated independent member firms in Johannesburg and Durban. Integrity, trust and commitment are core values of our firm and have been key features in our ongoing growth and success.

Purpose of the role

As a Trainee Tax Professional, you will provide support to the Tax Department through the various functions which you are required to get exposure to in order to meet the minimum requires on your logbook, which is required to write your EISA board exam during the 3rd year of your articles.

Responsibilities

• Company Tax Compliance & Tax Management Services
• Value-Added Tax Compliance
• Individual Tax Compliance and Support (Domestic & Expatriates)
• Domestic Wealth Planning Trust Taxation
• Employee’s Tax / Payroll Compliance
• Controversy & Advisory
• Workflow and Work Pool Management
• Recording relevant data on internal tracking system (Workpool)
• Managing errata and exceptions on WorkPool
• Follow-up on client refunds
• Following-up with SARS call centre regarding taxpayer refunds which have not been paid out after a reasonable time.
• Arranging for banking detail updates via the RAV01 or branch visit to facilitate the refund of a taxpayer’s refund.
• Administrative support to Tax Administration Personnel :
• Administrative assistance to Tax Department Managers and Senior Tax Administration Clerks where required.
• Attending to e-mail and telephonic queries from clients in respect of income tax returns and annual financial statements.
• Providing eFiling support to clients and staff.
• Attending virtual practitioner appointments with SARS when required.
• Preparation of monthly billing.
• Submission of weekly Self Assessment, bi-annual Professional Self Assessment and annual Periodic Summative Assessment for logbook purposes.
• Recording of weekly time sheet.

Requirements

• Must have completed or be in the process of completing an NQF Level 8 qualification, such as a Bachelor Honours Degree in Taxation, Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation, or an NQF Level 8 Tax Professional Occupational Qualification (compulsory).
• Prior experience in a tax administration related role would be beneficial.
• Have a keen interest to pursue a career in tax and become a registered tax practitioner.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office essentials.
• Attention to detail.
• To be able to work independently of supervision and be proactive in all areas of the role.
• Outstanding organisation skills
• To be able to manage work deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Approachable and well presented.

Benefits

• Medical Aid
• Group Life
• Pension Fund

Salary

R14 000