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VAT Specialist (Import and Export)

How2Apply Talent Network

Ermelo, Mpumalanga

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Finance & Accounting

R20 250 – R30 500/month

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Job Description

You'll keep clients in good standing with SARS at a financial planning practice in Ermelo. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

The work, day to day

Check SARS assessments and flag errors to clients
Apply for tax clearance and tax compliance status PINs
Draft objections and appeals with supporting schedules
Prepare and submit ITR12, ITR14 and ITR12T returns on SARS eFiling
Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

Experience with trusts, estates and capital gains tax
Customs and excise knowledge for import-export clients
Postgraduate diploma in tax

What you get

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Ermelo really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: 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.
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 Ermelo; 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.

Before you hit apply

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.