Tax Compliance Officer

Our client, a prominent accounting firm situated in the picturesque Constantia Valley, Cape Town, is seeking a diligent and experienced Tax Compliance Officer to join their team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a professional with a strong background in tax compliance and a keen eye for detail to ensure the firm’s clients meet all tax obligations accurately and timely. If you are passionate about tax regulations and providing exceptional service, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our client’s reputable team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Individuals: Completion of Tax Schedules, Income Statements, Statements of Assets & Liabilities, Reconciliation of Assets & Liabilities, CGT Calculations & computations and Tax computations in preparation for completing individual IT12 returns on e-filing.
2. Companies and Trusts: Submission of tax returns on SARS e-filing.
3. Checking & processing ITA34’s.
4. Completion of IT14’s & IT12TR’s.
5. Completion and submission of Tax Directive Applications with supporting documents thereto.
6. Preparation of IRP6 returns and letters.
7. Tax Clearance Applications in respect of Good Standing, Tender or Foreign Investment.
8. Completion and submission of Income tax registration for individuals, companies, close corporations and trusts along with documents to support applications.
9. Attendance to queries which need resolving at/ with SARS.
10. Facilitation of payments to SARS via e-filing & where clients issue cheques to be deposited, submission of IT returns when requested to do so.
11. Completion & submission of Dividend withholding tax forms being DWT01 & DWT02 on e-filing.
12. Resolution of income tax, VAT and PAYE queries and disputes with SARS on behalf of clients.

Skills & Experience:

1. The candidate must be reliable, accurate, responsible, and have tax knowledge.
2. Have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
3. Computer literate with SARS e-filing experience.
4. Driver's license.