Tax Compliance Supervisor Manager

Qualifications / Requirements:

Grade 12 with Accounting as a subject

Tax or other relevant qualifications with a decent track record of work experience 5 years)

Experience in a tax environment is essential

Registered Tax Practitioner/SAIT or eligibility to be registered

Skills:

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Client Service skills

Training skills

Numeric skills

Leadership skills

Delegation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Writing skills

Competencies:

Computer literacy

Ability to interpret and apply the Income Tax Act Tax Administration Act and VAT Act for various tax related projects

Ability to work meticulously with minimum supervision

Experience:

General administrative experience

Liaising with SARS (proven track record of SARS appointments)

Strong knowledge of tax compliance processes

Fair competency with regard to the interpretation of tax law

Supervisory experience

Interpretation of tax laws and regulations

Experience with the Tax Ombud processes

Required Computer Packages:

Microsoft Office (Word Excel Power Point Outlook Express)

GreatSoft

SARS EFiling

Working knowledge of Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act

Working knowledge of the SARS dispute resolution process

LexisNexis (A fair understanding would be advantageous)

Key Performance Areas:

Assist in the supervision of the tax department staff

Supervise the tax department employees (Manager)

Manage the administration of provisional tax meeting deadlines and the complete billing process (Manager)

Control the input of data thus ensuring an accurate database (Manager)

Assist Tax Manager and compliance officers with the completion of complex Income Tax Returns

Assist the Tax Manager with the administration of provisional tax and meeting deadlines

Assist with the monitoring of the whole dispute resolution process including drafting objections appeals complaints and the Tax Ombud complaints

Consulting and advising clients with basic tax queries

Assist with the preparation and review of complex tax calculations and returns on behalf of clients (companies and individuals)

Assist the Tax Manager with the initial completion of SARS response letters and ensure that all deadlines are adhered to

Responsible for communicating the refund list to the partners

Oversee the administration of SARSrelated documentation received i.e. assessments and other SARS notifications

Assist and advise compliance officers of matters relating to the completion of returns and tax administration

Assist compliance officers with GreatSoftrelated problems in terms of tax

Provisional tax runs monthly and SARS Provisional Tax queries

Controlling Greatsoftrelated problems in terms of tax

Ensure the delivery of documents returns and payments to SARS at the end of each month

Ensure that payments requested from clients are regularly followed up on

Assist Tax Manager to ensure that all lists are updated and followed up by compliance officers monthly and sent to each partner refunds payments disputes and tax returns

Assist with resolving any disputes on assessments and accounts from SARS relating to Income Tax

Assist with tax exemption applications and the preparation thereof

SARS liaison for the resolution of complex tax queries

SARS visits for updating of banking details and taxpayer particulars and other queries

SARS appointments for all the Directors

Ensure that all tax queries and compliance matters for the directors of the company are logged and the progress thereof monitored

Responsible for the SAIT learners and their relevant training

Monthly meetings with the tax manager to report on the progress of all taxrelated matters

Collaborate with the Tax Ombud to address taxpayer complaints and ensure fair treatment and compliance with tax laws and regulation (Manager)

Oversee tax compliance strategy and reporting to optimise financial outcomes and mitigate risks for the organisation (Manager)

Ensure team members meet with respective Directors on unsubmitted lists

Compliance with the firms System of Quality Management (SOQM) policies and procedures

Compliance with the firms Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firms HR policies SAICA IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct

Salary: R45 000 to R60 000 per month CTC commensurate with experience