Auditing firm based in Pretoria

Duties:

·        Provide internal support to partners and clients in respect of SARS and E-filing issues

·        Liaising with clients as required

·        Submission of Trust, Individual and Company Income Tax Returns

·        Checking of Assessments

·        Sorting out errors on Returns

·        Dealing with Refund matters (Queries)

·        New profiles

·        Managing Tax Return queries with SARS

·        Attending meetings with SARS

·        Dividends Tax Returns

·        Provisional Tax Calculations & Submissions

·        Donations

·        Tax clearance certificates & Foreign Investment Tax Clearance

·        VAT registration

·        PAYE registrations

·        Tax Directives

·        Ceasing of Residency Process

·        Request for suspension of payments/appeals

·        Management of complaints and Appeals

·        Import/Export applications

·        Tax compliance with SARS and payment process

·        Handle mail, calls, and appointments with SARS Agents

1)   Experience

·        Experience in completing Income Tax Returns, Evaluating Assessments

·        Corresponding with SARS Consultants

·        Must understand SARS procedures and abide by these deadlines

·        Knowledge of Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act

·        Must have problem solving skills, client communication skills

·        Assist with SARS and General Tax Queries

·        Assist with Ad hoc tax tasks.

·        Must be able to work under pressure with deadlines in a fast-paced environment and still provide excellent quality work

·        Work in support of other members of the department

Academic Qualifications:

·        Experience in tax environment

·        Degree in Accounting, Tax or equivalent will be an advantage

Skills, Competencies and Experience Required:

1)   Skills

·        Effective organization of daily tasks (time management, planning, administration and reporting skills, meeting deadlines)

·        Client Focus – internal and External (responding to client’s needs, services)

·        Fully Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

·        SARS e-filing knowledge

2)   Competencies

·        Microsoft Office

·        Greatsoft Software knowledge will be an added advantage

Salary will be based on experience and is market-related.