Tax Consultant

Requirements

Key responsibilities

• Calculate provisional tax payments and complete IRP6 provisional tax returns.
  


• Liaise with SARS and manage applications for foreign tax clearance, file taz returns and handle financial emigration administration for individuals.
  


• Check assessments and calculate taxable income and estimated tax liabilities or refunds.
  


• Stay up-to-date with changes to legislation relating to the Income Tax Act and changes to SARS eFiling.
  


• Proactively identify opportunities for other areas of the tax department.
  


• Review operations and procedures to ensure compliance with local statutes and regulations.
  


• Suggest new policies and procedures for improving the collection of tax information from clients.
  

Required skills and qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  


• Sharp attention to detail
  


• Registered Tax Practitioner
  


• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, finance, or related field
  


• Between 3 and 5 years relevant Tax Compliance experience.
  


• Prior experience liaising with SARS
  


• Strong technical knowledge and skills of Income Tax, VAT, PAYE and other SARS regulations.