Auditor - Compliance Audit

About the Position

SARS is seeking an energetic, results-oriented, and self-motivated individual to enhance its operations by applying a systematic and disciplined approach within the Compliance Audit division. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and managing their workload, executing tasks within the Compliance Audit space, and achieving set targets and objectives across various tax types.

Job Purpose

To conduct verifications with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislation.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Accounting/Auditing/Taxation and 2-3 years' experience in Auditing/Tax/Accounting environment

OR

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 5 years’ experience in Auditing/Tax/Accounting environment, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Be informed on related acts, legislation and regulations that might impact on own work.


• Be observant and engage on possible violations of regulation, policies, SOPs and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.


• Conduct standard (limited scope) audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.


• Plan and organise own work tasks within are of work.


• Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.


• Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards, and client service targets.


• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.


• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems, and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.


• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.


• Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst other policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.


• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.


• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change, and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.


• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions/conclusions.

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.

People

• Develop productive working relationships with team members, Ops manager and key role players in the business to support contracted work outputs.


• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.


• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Behavioural competencies

• Fairness and Transparency


• Analytical thinking


• Accountability


• Conceptual ability


• Organisational awareness


• Trust


• Respect


• Attention to detail


• Commitment to continuous learning


• Building Sustainability


• Honesty and Integrity


• Teamwork

Technical competencies

• Reporting


• Functional Policies and Procedures


• Financial Accounting


• Operational Audit


• Business Knowledge


• Efficiency improvement

Compliance Competency

• Security Clearance: GOC Confidential

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.