Tax Compliance Officer (Individuals and Trusts) - Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Our client is currently looking for a Tax Compliance Officer who will be responsible for the full tax compliance function of the Individual and Trust tax clients in their Cape Town office

POSITION INFO:
This position falls within the Tax Department and the successful candidate will report to all Directors

Job Specifications
Obtain and collate tax related information from clients and third parties in order to complete the following returns:
ITR12
IT12T
IRP6, 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Preparation of ITR12, IT12T and IRP6 returns
Preparation of tax computations
Adherence to quality control manual and checklist when preparing returns for Director review
Submit tax returns
Checking and reconciliation of assessments
Attend to all related queries and SARS objections and appeals (i.e. NOO, NOA, ADR1)
Apply for tax clearance certificates (Good Standing, Foreign Investment & Tender)
Registration of clients for Income Tax (IT77)
Registration of clients for VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, WCA, etc.
Perform EMP501 reconciliations
Daily recording of time on GreatSoft - manage productivity by achieving the agreed productive hours
Strive to achieve yearly KPI
Billing clients with Director approval
Liaison with clients and management
Adherence to the profession's confidentiality requirements
Adherence to the firm's ethics and independence policies
Guarding the integrity of the practice administration system

Minimum Requirements
Minimum required qualification Grade 12/Matric
Tax or other relevant qualification
Minimum of 3 years relevant tax compliance experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Accounting or Auditing environment will be beneficial
Workable knowledge and proven application of relevant tax legislation and regulations
Computer literacy (MS Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience working with GreatSoft would be advantageous
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and targets set
Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of the Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act
Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle

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