Tax Practitioner Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Finance & Banking

START DATE

: A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

Tertiary qualification with at least 5 years’ practical tax and accounting experience in an accounting, audit, or financial firm

Minimum of 5 years’ experience with SARS eFiling, Draftworx, Sage Accounting (Sage One), and/or Xero

Registered tax practitioner and/or completion of 3-year SAIPA or SAICA articles (advantageous)

Strong technical knowledge of:

International Accounting Standards (IAS)

International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-Sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs)

Companies Act

Income Tax Act

Tax Administration Act

VAT, PAYE, and other SARS regulations, including the SARS dispute resolution process

Experience managing a portfolio of clients

Direct client correspondence to obtain required information

Correspondence with third parties (e.g. banks, brokers, financial advisers)

Exceptional numerical and analytical skills

Strong critical, logical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities

High level of accuracy with strong data-capturing skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Afrikaans, with the ability to handle client queries professionally and effectively

Proficiency in Draftworx, Sage One Accounting, Xero Accounting, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

High attention to detail and ability to strictly follow processes and procedures

Strong negotiation skills and a results-driven approach, with the ability to take initiative and ownership of responsibilities

Ability to exercise independent judgment and sound reasoning

Excellent time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, work proactively, and demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and accountability

DUTIES:

Carry out detailed and accurate computations to calculate tax liabilities and tax returns, including both complex and simple returns.

Collate, sort, and process financial information concerning tax calculations, preparation of tax schedules, and drawing calculations.

Submit all tax-related returns, documents, reconciliations, and self-assessments accurately, and correspond with clients to provide feedback on tax affairs, assessments, and payments by relevant deadlines.

Compile management statements, annual financial statements, and other statistical, financial, and accounting reports. Draft all working papers required for the Annual Financial Statements and interpret, evaluate, and report on the AFS.

Deal with client queries regarding bookkeeping, Annual Financial Statements, Management Statements, tax, income distributions, and related matters.

Manage the administration of Income Tax, Provisional Tax, Employees’ Tax, Value-Added Tax, Dividend Tax, and Estate Planning.

Correspond with SARS on behalf of clients on various matters, including objections, appeals, Alternative Dispute Resolution hearings, and other consultations across all tax types.

Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations.

Train and support team members to ensure client tax compliance requirements are met to the high standards set by the firm.

Assist with the billing process via accounting and practice software, including maintaining accurate timesheets.

Perform any other reasonable work instructions or tasks, adhering to and contributing toward revenue targets.

HOURS:

Monday to Friday: 8:00 to 17:00 flexible hours (flexible hours for example 7:00 to 16:00 or 8:00 to 17:00 or 09:00 to 18:00 or 07:30 to 16:30)


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