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Tax Consultant (Corporate Income Tax)

How2Apply Talent Network

Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

R20 250 – R31 250/month

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Job Description

A mid-tier accounting firm in Richards Bay needs a tax practitioner who knows eFiling inside out. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

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

The work, day to day

Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time
Calculate IRP6 provisional tax for individuals and companies
Draft objections and appeals with supporting schedules
Track filing season deadlines and send reminders to clients
Register clients for income tax, VAT and PAYE
Prepare and submit ITR12, ITR14 and ITR12T returns on SARS eFiling

Must-haves

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

Helpful, not essential

Tax software experience such as TaxShop or CaseWare
Postgraduate diploma in tax
Customs and excise knowledge for import-export clients

What you get

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your own tax compliance status PIN, as firms check it, certified tax or accounting qualification plus proof of registration as a tax practitioner.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

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.