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Tax Compliance Officer (SARS Disputes)

How2Apply Talent Network

Midrand, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

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Job Description

A fiduciary and trust company in Midrand needs a tax practitioner who knows eFiling inside out. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

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

What you'll actually do

Track filing season deadlines and send reminders to clients
Advise on deductions such as retirement contributions and home office claims
Calculate IRP6 provisional tax for individuals and companies
Draft objections and appeals with supporting schedules
Check SARS assessments and flag errors to clients

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

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

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): proof of registration as a tax practitioner plus certified tax or accounting qualification.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Midrand; 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

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