Tax Compliance Officer

Minimum Academic Qualifications: Matric certificate with Accountancy as a subject Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar tax compliance role Skills, Competencies, and Experience Required: Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of South African Income Tax legislation and requirements Proven ability to accurately and efficiently complete income tax returns Proficient in organising daily tasks and managing time effectively Strong planning, administrative, and reporting capabilities Ability to consistently meet deadlines Client-focused with excellent internal and external customer service skills Analytical and proactive problem-solving abilities Collaborative team player Experience: Solid experience in completing individual and company income tax returns Practical exposure to SARS processes and documentation Key Competencies: High level of numerical accuracy Excellent verbal and written communication skills Computer Literacy & Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent such as Open Office or Lotus) Tax Planner Professional Series (Accfin) Key Duties & Responsibilities: Generate provisional tax return lists from GreatSoft for designated clients Distribute lists to relevant directors in advance for review and annotations Assist in calculating provisional tax estimates, as needed Finalise and generate provisional tax letters via eDocs and send them to clients Submit all provisional tax returns via GreatSoft upon receipt of signed documentation Prepare income tax returns based on financial statements from Audit and Bookkeeping departments Prepare income tax returns based on client-provided information (where financials are not prepared internally) Attach all required supporting documents to tax returns to reduce queries and reassessments from SARS Ensure timely lodgement of tax returns with SARS following client signature collection Address SARS queries related to submitted tax returns in consultation with relevant directors Monitor submission timelines and ensure returns are submitted promptly Apply for SARS eFiling registrations for clients when required Draft statements of assets and liabilities, capital reconciliations, and tax computations Calculate third and additional top-up tax payments as needed Oversee finalisation of verifications and audits Follow up on all payments and refunds for designated clients Ensure timely communication of payments and refund confirmations to clients via GreatSoft Reconcile SARS assessments with internal tax calculations, and escalate discrepancies to the Tax Manager Identify additional assessments and advise the Tax Manager for potential objections or motivations Maintain accurate and compliant administration in line with eFiling, GreatSoft, and eDocs systems Prepare and submit penalty remittance requests to SARS across various tax types Submit applications for tax directives as necessary Ensure compliance with the firms System of Quality Management (SOQM), internal policies, and procedures Adhere to the firms Employee Code of Conduct and the professional standards of SAICA, IRBA, and IESBA

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 5/30/2025