VAT Specialist (Import and Export)

Returns, assessments and objections all land on your desk at a fiduciary and trust company in Kariega. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Kariega; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time
• Track filing season deadlines and send reminders to clients
• Draft objections and appeals with supporting schedules
• Prepare and submit ITR12, ITR14 and ITR12T returns on SARS eFiling
• Prepare VAT201 returns and review input tax claims
• Keep client tax files complete for five years
• Calculate IRP6 provisional tax for individuals and companies

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

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

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

• Give an example of a SARS dispute you won or a verification you cleared; firms value real results.
• Make sure your own tax affairs are up to date, as some firms check your compliance status before they appoint.