Job Description:
My client is looking for a skilled and knowledgeable Accountant/Tax Practitioner (Must be Registered as a Tax Practitioner) to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in tax and accounting, particularly in completing income tax returns, evaluating assessments, and managing various tax-related tasks. This role requires a proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and SARS consultants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Experience in completing Income Tax Returns, Evaluating Assessments
- Corresponding with SARS Consultants
- Must understand SARS procedures and abide by these deadlines
- Knowledge of the Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act
- Must have problem-solving skills, client communication skills
- Assist with SARS and General Tax Queries
- Assist with Ad hoc tax tasks.
- Must be able to work under pressure with deadlines in a fast-paced environment and still provide excellent quality work
- Work in support of other members of the department
- Liaising with clients as required
- Submission of Trust, Individual and Company Income Tax Returns
- Checking of Assessments
- Sorting out errors on Tax Returns
- Dealing with Refund matters (Queries)
- Assist and check with Annual financial statements and check up on assistant accountant
- Managing Tax Return queries with SARS
- Attending meetings with SARS
- Provisional Tax Calculations & Submissions
- Donations
- Tax clearance certificates & Foreign Investment Tax Clearance
- VAT registration
- PAYE registrations
- Tax Directives
- Request for suspension of payments/appeals
- Tax compliance with SARS and payment process
- Handle mail, calls, and appointments with SARS Agents
- Experience in tax and accounting environment
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must have working experience in a similar position within a tax and accounting environment is essential.
- A degree in Accounting, Tax, or equivalent qualification is compulsory .
- Registered tax practitioner – A MUST .
- Strong understanding of the Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, client communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent in both English and Afrikaans (reading, writing and speaking)
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their CV in MS Word format, a cover letter, and a professional head and shoulder photo to . Please include "Accountant/Tax Practitioner Application" in the subject line.
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