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Tax Compliance Officer (SARS Disputes)

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Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 2 hours ago

Contract Finance & Accounting

R24 500 – R35 000/month

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Job Description

You'll keep clients in good standing with SARS at a small tax practice in Prospecton. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is in Prospecton (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

Register clients for income tax, VAT and PAYE
Track filing season deadlines and send reminders to clients
Prepare and submit ITR12, ITR14 and ITR12T returns on SARS eFiling
Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time
Calculate IRP6 provisional tax for individuals and companies
Check SARS assessments and flag errors to clients

You'll need

Neat, careful and organised with client documents
Registered tax practitioner with a recognised controlling body such as SAIT or SAIPA
Clear writing for SARS letters and objections
Comfortable handling tax season overtime
Degree or diploma in accounting or tax

Nice if you have

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

What you get

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified tax or accounting qualification, proof of registration as a tax practitioner plus your own tax compliance status PIN, as firms check it.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

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

Before you hit apply

List your tax practitioner number and controlling body in the first line of your CV.
Make sure your own tax affairs are up to date, as some firms check your compliance status before they appoint.