Tax Compliance Officer

Tax Compliance Officer

Location: Gauteng Alberton
Benefits: Medical Aid & Pension Fund
A well-established accounting practice is looking for a detail-oriented Tax Compliance Officer to join its professional team. This opportunity is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys working with SARS managing client compliance and ensuring accurate and timeous tax submissions across a diverse client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit Individual Income Tax Returns (ITR12)
• Prepare and submit Provisional Tax Returns (IRP6)
• Prepare and submit Company Income Tax Returns (ITR14)
• Prepare and submit VAT201 returns
• Prepare Trust and Non-Profit tax returns
• Process EMP201 and EMP501 submissions and reconciliations
• Prepare tax computations capital reconciliations and statements of assets and liabilities
• Ensure all statutory deadlines are met and submissions are completed accurately via SARS eFiling
• Liaise directly with SARS regarding verifications audits objections penalties payment arrangements and tax registrations
• Resolve SARS eFiling profile issues and attend SARS appointments where required
• Process Tax Clearance applications and monitor ongoing client compliance
• Communicate tax liabilities and deadlines with clients
• Maintain accurate tax working papers compliance trackers and supporting documentation

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification in Taxation
• 25 years experience in a Tax Compliance role within an accounting practice
• Strong knowledge of South African tax legislation
• Hands-on experience using SARS eFiling
• Experience with ITR12 ITR14 IRP6 VAT201 EMP201 and EMP501 submissions
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Valid drivers licence
• Fluent in Afrikaans (spoken and written) non-negotiable
• Registered Tax Practitioner status will be advantageous

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Professional communication and client service skills
• Strong organisational and administrative ability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

If you meet the above requirements and are looking to grow your career within a dynamic and supportive accounting practice wed love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1