Senior Tax Practitioner

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Administration

• Manage a portfolio of individual, trust, company, and close corporation tax clients.
• Prepare and submit Income Tax Returns (ITR12, ITR14, Trust Returns, etc.).
• Complete and submit Provisional Tax Returns.
• Review tax assessments and ensure accuracy.
• Handle objections, appeals, and dispute resolutions with SARS.
• Manage tax registrations, deregistrations, and profile amendments.
• Ensure clients remain compliant with all relevant tax legislation and deadlines.

SARS Liaison

• Act as the primary contact between clients and SARS.
• Resolve SARS queries, audits, verifications, and compliance matters.
• Attend meetings and consultations with SARS where required.
• Monitor and manage outstanding tax matters and assessments.

Tax Advisory

• Provide tax planning and advisory services to individuals and businesses.
• Research and interpret tax legislation and regulatory updates.
• Advise clients on tax-efficient structures and compliance requirements.
• Identify potential tax risks and opportunities for clients.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide professional guidance on tax matters.
• Present complex tax information in a clear and practical manner.
• Assist clients with strategic financial and tax decisions.

Team Support & Leadership

• Review work completed by junior staff where applicable.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to tax administrators and trainees.
• Assist in developing and improving internal tax processes.
• Stay current with changes in tax legislation and industry developments.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Membership with a recognised professional controlling body (e.g., SAIT, SAIPA, SAICA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a tax-focused role.
• Strong working knowledge of South African tax legislation.
• Experience dealing directly with SARS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and tax-related software.
• Valid driver's licence preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.