Senior Specialist: Tax Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Commerce Degree (in Accounting or Taxation) Masters in Taxation will be advantageous Minimum 7 years experience in a tax-related role Responsibilities: Income Tax Manage the preparation, review, and submission of: Tax packs Provisional tax returns (IRP6) Income tax returns (ITR14) E-file tax payments and related documentation.
Ensure accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
Capital Gains Tax Prepare detailed calculations on capital transactions.
Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with CGT regulations.
Mergers and Acquisitions, Reorganisations Provide analysis and tax advice on: Mergers Acquisitions Corporate reorganizations Optimize tax efficiency.
Dividends Tax Ensure correct calculation and timely submission of dividends tax returns.
VAT, PAYE, and Customs On an ad hoc basis, prepare, review, and submit VAT and PAYE returns.
Provide tax advice on: Internal and SARS queries Verifications Requests for information Audits and disputes.
Oversee and advise on Customs duties to ensure compliance with South African Customs Laws.
Tax Dispute Resolution Handle tax disputes with the South African Revenue Service (SARS): Objections Appeals Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings.
Act as liaison between SARS and the organization to ensure favorable resolutions.
Prepare, submit, and manage objections and appeals.
Tax Advisory & Opinion Writing Provide technical tax opinions on complex matters, including: Corporate transactions Reorganizations.
Conduct research and provide tax advice to business units and executive management on various tax-related issues.
Ad Hoc Requests/Special Assignments Execute special tax reviews or ad hoc tax projects.
Assist in the performance of special reviews requested by management.
Prepare and present clear and concise reports for ad hoc projects/assignments.
Quality Execute/assist in completion of all tax work in accordance with quality standards.
Ensure tax business is conducted in line with quality standards and code of ethics.
Prepare clear and concise reports for tax and ad hoc engagements performed.