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Tax Compliance Officer (SARS Disputes)

How2Apply Talent Network

Tembisa, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

R28 500 – R37 750/month

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Job Description

You'll keep clients in good standing with SARS at a small tax practice in Tembisa. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll be based at a small tax practice in Tembisa. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

Keep client tax files complete for five years
Track filing season deadlines and send reminders to clients
Check SARS assessments and flag errors to clients
Prepare and submit ITR12, ITR14 and ITR12T returns on SARS eFiling
Advise on deductions such as retirement contributions and home office claims

You'll need

At least 2 years of SARS eFiling experience
Registered tax practitioner with a recognised controlling body such as SAIT or SAIPA
Working knowledge of the Income Tax Act and VAT Act
Comfortable handling tax season overtime
Neat, careful and organised with client documents

Extra points for

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

On offer

Paid controlling body subscription
Flexible hours outside filing season
CPD hours paid by the firm
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.
Keep copies of these ready to send: proof of registration as a tax practitioner, your own tax compliance status PIN, as firms check it 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 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Tembisa; 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.
Make sure your own tax affairs are up to date, as some firms check your compliance status before they appoint.