Senior Tax Assistant, Port Elizabeth

Academic Qualifications Required:

• Grade 12 with Accounting as a subject
• Tax or other relevant qualification (minimum NQF 5) and track record of work experience
• Experience in a tax environment is essential
• Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered (Updating of banking details on behalf of clients at SARS is an essential duty)

Experience

• Liaising with SARS (Proven track record of SARS appointments)
• Strong knowledge of Tax Compliance processes
• Fair competency with regards to the interpretation of Tax Law

Required Computer Packages:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excell, Power Point, Outlook express)
• GreatSoft (advantageous)
• 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)

Key Duties and Responsibilities – Key Performance Indicators :

• Assist Tax Manager and Compliance Officers with the completion of complex Income Tax Returns
• Assist the Tax Manager with the administration of provisional tax; meeting of deadlines
• Oversee the administration of SARS related documentation received, i.e. assessments and other SARS notifications
• Assist and advise Compliance Officers of matters relating to completion of returns and tax administration
• Assisting Compliance Officers with GreatSoft related problems in terms of tax
• 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
• Assisting with resolving any disputes on assessments and accounts from SARS, relating to Income Tax
• Assist Tax Manager with the dispute resolution process
• Supervision of whole billing process via GreatSoft
• Manage the IT14SD process
• SARS visits for update of banking details and taxpayer particulars and other queries