Eastern Cape: Tax Compliance Officer posted by Staff Solutions

July 27, 2025 Jobs in Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape: Tax Compliance Officer posted by Staff Solutions

Posted on 2025-07-27 00:00:00

Employer	Staff Solutions
Category	Other Finance/Accounting
Location	Eastern Cape / Eastern Cape

Job Summary

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

Matric certificate with Accountancy as a subject
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar tax compliance role

Skills, Competencies, and Experience Required:

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of South African Income Tax legislation and requirements
Proven ability to accurately and efficiently complete income tax returns
Proficient in organising daily tasks and managing time effectively
Strong planning, administrative, and reporting capabilities
Ability to consistently meet deadlines
Client-focused with excellent internal and external customer service skills
Analytical and proactive problem-solving abilities
Collaborative team player

Experience:

Solid experience in completing individual and company income tax returns
Practical exposure to SARS processes and documentation

Key Competencies:

High level of numerical accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer Literacy & Software Proficiency:

Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent such as Open Office or Lotus)
Tax Planner
Professional Series (Accfin)

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Generate provisional tax return lists from GreatSoft for designated clients
Distribute lists to relevant directors in advance for review and annotations
Assist in calculating provisional tax estimates, as needed
Finalise and generate provisional tax letters via eDocs and send them to clients
Submit all provisional tax returns via GreatSoft upon receipt of signed documentation
Prepare income tax returns based on financial statements from Audit and Bookkeeping departments
Prepare income tax returns based on client-provided information (where financials are not prepared internally)
Attach all required supporting documents to tax returns to reduce queries and reassessments from SARS
Ensure timely lodgement of tax returns with SARS following client signature collection
Address SARS queries related to submitted tax returns in consultation with relevant directors
Monitor submission timelines and ensure returns are submitted promptly
Apply for SARS eFiling registrations for clients when required
Draft statements of assets and liabilities, capital reconciliations, and tax computations
Calculate third and additional top-up tax payments as needed
Oversee finalisation of verifications and audits
Follow up on all payments and refunds for designated clients
Ensure timely communication of payments and refund confirmations to clients via GreatSoft
Reconcile SARS assessments with internal tax calculations, and escalate discrepancies to the Tax Manager
Identify additional assessments and advise the Tax Manager for potential objections or motivations
Maintain accurate and compliant administration in line with eFiling, GreatSoft, and eDocs systems
Prepare and submit penalty remittance requests to SARS across various tax types
Submit applications for tax directives as necessary
Ensure compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), internal policies, and procedures
Adhere to the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct and the professional standards of SAICA, IRBA, and IESBA

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