Job Description

:My client is looking for a skilled and knowledgeable Accountant/Tax Practitioner (Must be Registered as a Tax Practitioner) to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in tax and accounting, particularly in completing income tax returns, evaluating assessments, and managing various tax-related tasks. This role requires a proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and SARS consultants.Key Responsibilities:

• Experience in completing Income Tax Returns, Evaluating Assessments
• Corresponding with SARS Consultants
• Must understand SARS procedures and abide by these deadlines
• Knowledge of the Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act
• Must have problem-solving skills, client communication skills
• Assist with SARS and General Tax Queries
• Assist with Ad hoc tax tasks.
• Must be able to work under pressure with deadlines in a fast-paced environment and still provide excellent quality work
• Work in support of other members of the department
• Liaising with clients as required
• Submission of Trust, Individual and Company Income Tax Returns
• Checking of Assessments
• Sorting out errors on Tax Returns
• Dealing with Refund matters (Queries)
• Assist and check with Annual financial statements and check up on assistant accountant
• Managing Tax Return queries with SARS
• Attending meetings with SARS
• Provisional Tax Calculations & Submissions
• Donations
• Tax clearance certificates & Foreign Investment Tax Clearance
• VAT registration
• PAYE registrations
• Tax Directives
• Request for suspension of payments/appeals
• Tax compliance with SARS and payment process
• Handle mail, calls, and appointments with SARS Agents
• Experience in tax and accounting environment

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have working experience in a similar position within a tax and accounting environment is essential.
• A degree in Accounting, Tax, or equivalent qualification is compulsory.
• Registered tax practitioner - A MUST.
• Strong understanding of the Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, client communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans (reading, writing and speaking)

Application Process:Interested candidates should submit their CV in MS Word format, a cover letter, and a professional head and shoulder photo to . Please include "Accountant/Tax Practitioner Application" in the subject line.Otherref:smad11112024-4

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