We are looking for a Tax Compliance Supervisor for a Renowned Company in Port Elizabeth.
Short Summary of the purpose of the role:
Assisting with the supervision of the tax department staff. Advise staff on tax compliance-related issues. Assist tax manager with the research of tax information, processing of tax queries, and liaising with SARS. To assist with the management of the flow of work and ensure quality delivery of work outputs of tax staff in relation to audits, income tax returns, provisional tax returns, Tax Ombud complaints, objections, appeals and tax exemption applications. Assist tax manager with the dispute resolution process and responsible for the follow-up of all disputes.
Academic Qualifications Required:
Grade 12 with accounting as a subject
Tax or other relevant qualifications with a decent track record of work experience (5 years)
Experience in a tax environment is essential
Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered
Competencies:
Computer literacy
Ability to interpret and apply the Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act and VAT Act for various tax related projects.
Ability to work meticulously with minimum supervision
Experience:
Liaising with SARS (proven track record of SARS appointments)
Strong knowledge of tax compliance processes
Fair competency with regard to the interpretation of tax law
Required Computer Packages:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Express)
GreatSoft
SARS E-Filing
Working knowledge of Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act
Working knowledge of the SARS dispute resolution process
LexisNexis (A fair understanding would be advantageous)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the supervision of the tax department staff
Assist tax manager and compliance officers with the completion of complex Income Tax Returns
Assist the tax manager with the administration of provisional tax and meeting deadlines
Assist with the monitoring of the whole dispute resolution process, including drafting objections, appeals, complaints and the Tax Ombud complaints
Consulting and advising clients with basic tax queries
Assist with the preparation and review of complex tax calculations and returns on behalf of clients (companies and individuals)
Assist the tax manager with the initial completion of SARS response letters and ensure that all deadlines are adhered to
Responsible for communicating the refund list to the partners
Oversee the administration of SARS-related documentation received, i.e., assessments and other SARS notifications
Assist and advise compliance officers of matters relating to the completion of returns and tax administration
Assisting compliance officers with GreatSoft-related problems in terms of tax
Provisional tax runs monthly and SARS Provisional Tax queries
Controlling Greatsoft-related problems in terms of tax
Ensure the delivery of documents, returns, and payments to SARS at the end of each month
Ensure that payments requested from clients are regularly followed up on
Assisting tax manager to ensure that all lists are updated and followed up by compliance officers monthly and sent to each partner – refunds, payments, disputes, and tax returns
Assist with resolving any disputes on assessments and accounts from SARS, relating to Income Tax
Assist with Tax Exemption applications and the preparation thereof
SARS liaison for the resolution of complex tax queries
SARS visits for updating of banking details and taxpayer particulars and other queries.
SARS appointments for all the directors
Ensure that all tax queries and compliance matters for the directors of the Company are logged and the progress thereof monitored
Responsible for the SAIT learners and their relevant training
Monthly meetings with the tax manager to report on the progress of all tax-related matters
Ensure team members meet with respective Directors on unsubmitted lists
Compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.
Compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firm’s HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct.
