Auditor Level 1

Position Reports to: Ops Manager: Investigations

Division: Taxpayer Engagement

Location: Gauteng South

Advert Closing Date: 10 January 2025

About the Position

SARS is making an exciting opportunity available for a highly skilled, experienced and results driven auditor with sound judgement, strong business acumen and who ideally displays an ability to operate under limited supervision. The auditor is expected to contribute towards our higher purpose and service orientation by conducting audits across multiple tax types. Finally, s/he will function within a small team of like-minded individuals focussing on selected projects intended to not only assist in reducing the tax gap but also in supporting governments tax compliance strategy.

Job Purpose

To conduct standard audits across multiple tax types on a risk profile basis, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, under limited supervision, in compliance with all legislative requirements.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Forensic Investigations or similar AND 2-3 years' experience in Tax audit/Forensic Financial Investigations of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level. A related Degree or an Advanced Diploma will be an added advantage.

OR

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 5 years' experience in Tax audit/Forensic Financial Investigations

Minimum Functional Requirements

Job Outputs:

Process

• Be informed on related acts, legislation and regulations that might impact on own work.
• Be observant and engage on possible violations of regulations, policies, SOPs and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Conduct end-to-end query resolution relating to audits conducted, including finalisation of objections and appeals
• Conduct standard (limited scope) audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.
• Identify additional risks in port and feedback to relevant business unit.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialization and continuously identify and escalate risks.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.

Finance

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Behavioural competencies

• Self-Control
• Honesty and Integrity
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Organisational Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Building Sustainability

Technical competencies

• Reporting
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Audit Methodology
• Quality orientation
• Operational Audit
• Risk Identification
• Business Knowledge
• Efficiency improvement
• Legal writing Skills
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Planning and Organising
• Business Acumen

Compliance Competency

• GOC - Confidential

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.