Tax Compliance Officer (SARS Disputes)

You'll keep clients in good standing with SARS at a fiduciary and trust company in Johannesburg CBD. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The site is in Johannesburg CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Check SARS assessments and flag errors to clients
• Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time
• Calculate IRP6 provisional tax for individuals and companies
• Prepare VAT201 returns and review input tax claims
• Prepare and submit ITR12, ITR14 and ITR12T returns on SARS eFiling
• Register clients for income tax, VAT and PAYE

• Registered tax practitioner with a recognised controlling body such as SAIT or SAIPA
• Degree or diploma in accounting or tax
• Clear writing for SARS letters and objections
• Working knowledge of the Income Tax Act and VAT Act
• Comfortable handling tax season overtime

• Postgraduate diploma in tax
• Tax software experience such as TaxShop or CaseWare
• Experience with trusts, estates and capital gains tax

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

• 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.