Tax Practitioner

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client based in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Tax Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate will hold a tertiary qualification and have at least 5 years practical tax and accounting experience within an accounting audit or financial services firm. A minimum of 5 years hands-on experience with SARS eFiling Draftworx Sage Accounting (Sage One) and/or Xero is essential. Registration as a tax practitioner and/or completion of 3-year SAIPA or SAICA articles will be considered a strong advantage. This role is well suited to a technically strong professional with excellent attention to detail and client-facing experience.

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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Finance / Tax
BASIC SALARY : R35 000.00 R37 000.00
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)

Should you meet all the requirements apply on our website at today.
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.

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: