Job Title: Auditor I (Compliance) X2Auditor I (Estates) X2Position Reports to: Operations Manager: AuditDivision: Taxpayer EngagementLocation: BloemfonteinAdvert Closing Date: 17 January 2025About the PositionWe are on an exciting journey to build "a smart modern SARS with unquestionable integrity, trusted and admired by all". Our mandate is to ensure optimal compliance with Tax and Customs legislation. We do this through fostering a culture of Voluntary Compliance and by making it easy for taxpayers and traders to comply with their legal obligations. Our Higher Purpose, the reason that SARS exists, is to provide resources that help to build a capable state that nurtures sustainable economic growth, social development and that serves the well-being of all South Africans. We are Nation Builders.In an era characterised by rapidly evolving technological innovation, SARS is preparing for a world where increasingly our work is informed by data driven insights, machine learning, algorithms, artificial intelligence and interconnectivity of people and devices.This dynamic world of work calls for pioneers imbued by a sense of serving the SARS Higher Purpose and service to our people. The successful Nation Builders will work with the entire team in support of our Strategic Intent and the nine Strategic Objectives, namely:Provide Clarity & Certainty of tax obligations.Make it Easy for Taxpayers and Traders to Comply & fulfil their obligations.Detect Taxpayers and Traders who do not comply and make noncompliance hard and costly.Develop a high performing, diverse, agile, and engaged workforce towards higher value knowledge and service work.Expand and increase the use of data to improve integrity, derive insights & improve outcomes.Modernise our systems to provide digital & streamlined services.Drive greater resources stewardship to ensure the efficient use of resources and deliver quality outcomes & performance excellence.Work with and through Stakeholders to improve the tax system.Build public trust and confidence in the tax administration system.The capable and highly skilled individuals we need to join us on this exciting journey are Auditors based in Tax Verifications and Management of Focuses Segments (Estates) in the Standard Operations area.SARS is looking for skilled and experienced Auditors with a background in auditing, within a tax environment. They must be able to work independently, provide opinions and report to Management on risks. Proven experience with the administration of deceased and insolvent estates will be a distinct advantage.Job PurposeTo conduct standard audits or verification on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance.Education and ExperienceMinimum Qualification & Experience RequiredNational Diploma/Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Audit and/or the Administration of Estates AND 2-3 years' experience in Tax Audits and/or Administration of Estates, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.#AlternativeSenior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years' experience in Tax Audits and/or Administration of Estates.Job Outputs:ProcessBe informed on related acts, legislation and regulations that might impact on own work.Be observant and engage on possible violations of regulations, policies, SOPs and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.Conduct standard (limited scope) audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOP's in the delivery of work output.Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of change.Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions/conclusions.GovernanceComply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.PeopleDevelop productive working relationships with team members, Ops Managers, and key role players in the business to support contracted work outputs.Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.FinanceAdhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.ClientContribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.Behavioural competenciesFairness and TransparencyAnalytical thinkingAccountabilityConceptual abilityOrganisational awarenessTrustRespectAttention to detailCommitment to continuous learningBuilding sustainabilityHonesty and IntegrityTeamworkTechnical competenciesReportingFunctional Policies and proceduresFinancial AccountingOperational AuditBusiness KnowledgeEfficiency improvementCompliance CompetencyGOC ConfidentialEmployment EquityThe Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.
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