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VAT Specialist (Import and Export) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Springs, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

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Job Description

Returns, assessments and objections all land on your desk at an import and export trading house in Springs. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

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

What your day looks like

Prepare and submit ITR12, ITR14 and ITR12T returns on SARS eFiling
Draft objections and appeals with supporting schedules
Track filing season deadlines and send reminders to clients
Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time
Apply for tax clearance and tax compliance status PINs
Keep client tax files complete for five years

What you need

Clear writing for SARS letters and objections
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
Degree or diploma in accounting or tax
Neat, careful and organised with client documents

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your own tax compliance status PIN, as firms check it, certified tax or accounting qualification plus proof of registration as a tax practitioner.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

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

How to stand out

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