Tax Compliance Officer

Our client, a reputable Accounting Firm is seeking a Tax Compliance Officer , who will ensure the correct and accurate completion of Income Tax Returns, as required by the South African Income Tax system to join their team. Location: Port Elizabeth/ Gqeberha Job type: On-site Duties and Responsibilities Generation of Provisional Tax Return list from GreatSoft for Designated clients Assist with the calculation of provisional tax estimates, where required Ensure provisional tax letters are generated via eDocs and sent to the client Ensure all provisional tax deadlines are met. Complete Income Tax returns, based on financial statements generated by the Audit and Bookkeeping Departments Attach all necessary documentary proof to the completed Income Tax returns Lodge returns with SARS within the shortest possible turnaround time, Deal with queries from SARS relating to Income Tax returns completed, Monitor the submission of returns for the relevant director(s) ensuring that returns which can be submitted are submitted timeously Application to SARS for registration of clients on eFiling, where required Drafting of statements of assets and liabilities, capital reconciliations and tax computations Calculating third and additional top-up payments when required Ensure finalization of all verifications or audits Follow-up on all payments and refunds due by/to designated clients Informing the Tax Manager of any differences for possible objections Ensure all required functions are adhered to with relation to eFiling, GreatSoft and eDocs. Requesting SARS to remit various penalties for various entities and tax types. Application for various tax directives. Compliance SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct. Minimum Requirements Matric with accountancy Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role Experience in completion of Income Tax returns Microsoft Office and/or Open Office and/or Lotus Tax Planner Professional Series (Accfin) GreatSoft eFiling Knowledge of South African Income Tax Skills Required Effective organisation of daily tasks Client focus – internal and external (responding to client needs, service) Problem-solving Teamwork Should meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 5/23/2025