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Tax Compliance Officer (SARS Disputes)

How2Apply Talent Network

Paarl, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

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Job Description

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

You'll report in Paarl. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

The work, day to day

Check SARS assessments and flag errors to clients
Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time
Track filing season deadlines and send reminders to clients
Advise on deductions such as retirement contributions and home office claims
Keep client tax files complete for five years

Must-haves

At least 2 years of SARS eFiling experience
Neat, careful and organised with client documents
Clear writing for SARS letters and objections
Comfortable handling tax season overtime
Working knowledge of the Income Tax Act and VAT Act

Helpful, not essential

Experience with trusts, estates and capital gains tax
Postgraduate diploma in tax

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: 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.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

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.