VAT Specialist (Import and Export)

Returns, assessments and objections all land on your desk at a small tax practice in George. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is George-based, with most of your time spent at a small tax practice. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Prepare and submit ITR12, ITR14 and ITR12T returns on SARS eFiling
• Register clients for income tax, VAT and PAYE
• Apply for tax clearance and tax compliance status PINs
• Draft objections and appeals with supporting schedules
• Advise on deductions such as retirement contributions and home office claims
• Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time
• Calculate IRP6 provisional tax for individuals and companies

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

• Customs and excise knowledge for import-export clients
• Tax software experience such as TaxShop or CaseWare

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

• 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.