how2apply

Tax Compliance Officer (SARS Disputes) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

Apply for this job

Job Description

You'll keep clients in good standing with SARS at a fiduciary and trust company in Cape Town CBD. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is Cape Town CBD-based, with most of your time spent at a fiduciary and trust company.

The work, day to day

Check SARS assessments and flag errors to clients
Prepare and submit ITR12, ITR14 and ITR12T returns on SARS eFiling
Prepare VAT201 returns and review input tax claims
Apply for tax clearance and tax compliance status PINs
Calculate IRP6 provisional tax for individuals and companies

Must-haves

Working knowledge of the Income Tax Act and VAT Act
Neat, careful and organised with client documents
Registered tax practitioner with a recognised controlling body such as SAIT or SAIPA
At least 2 years of SARS eFiling experience

Nice if you have

Customs and excise knowledge for import-export clients
Experience with trusts, estates and capital gains tax
Postgraduate diploma in tax

What's in it for you

Paid controlling body subscription
Flexible hours outside filing season
Bonus at the end of filing season
CPD hours paid by the firm

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: proof of registration as a tax practitioner, certified tax or accounting qualification plus your own tax compliance status PIN, as firms check it.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

Give an example of a SARS dispute you won or a verification you cleared; firms value real results.
List your tax practitioner number and controlling body in the first line of your CV.