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Tax Compliance Officer (SARS Disputes)

How2Apply Talent Network

Potchefstroom, North West

Temporary

Posted 1 day ago

Temporary Finance & Accounting

R31 250 – R43 250/month

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Job Description

You'll keep clients in good standing with SARS at a small tax practice in Potchefstroom. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Potchefstroom (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

Keep client tax files complete for five years
Calculate IRP6 provisional tax for individuals and companies
Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time
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
Check SARS assessments and flag errors to clients

You'll need

At least 2 years of SARS eFiling experience
Neat, careful and organised with client documents
Registered tax practitioner with a recognised controlling body such as SAIT or SAIPA
Degree or diploma in accounting or tax

Nice if you have

Postgraduate diploma in tax
Tax software experience such as TaxShop or CaseWare

On offer

Flexible hours outside filing season
CPD hours paid by the firm
Paid controlling body subscription
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): certified tax or accounting qualification plus proof of registration as a tax practitioner.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

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.