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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