Tax Manager

SUMMARY:
NEW OPPORTUNITY!!
Our client in the Finance Industry is offering an exciting new opportunity for a Tax Manager position, based in Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO:

Role Summary

Minimum Academic Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Accounting as a subject
• Relevant Tax or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in a tax-related environment
• SAIT registration

Required Skills, Competencies, and Experience

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Effective interpersonal and client service skills
• Training and leadership capabilities
• Delegation and conflict resolution
• Strong numerical ability
• Team and project management skills

Competencies

• High level of computer literacy
• Ability to work under pressure and handle a demanding workload
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Advanced knowledge and practical application of the Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, and VAT Act
• Familiarity with SARS dispute resolution procedures

Experience

• General administrative duties
• Liaison with SARS and handling tax-related issues
• Supervisory experience
• In-depth interpretation and application of tax legislation
• Experience working with Tax Ombud procedures

Computer Proficiency

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• GreatSoft
• SARS e-Filing
• LexisNexis

Key Responsibilities & Performance Indicators

• Supervise tax department staff and manage team workflow
• Review and ensure timely and accurate submission of income tax returns
• Complete and oversee complex income tax and provisional tax submissions
• Manage billing and administrative processes related to tax submissions
• Review SARS documentation, including assessments and notifications
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and tax data in the system
• Ensure all returns and supporting documentation are quality assured and compliant
• Oversee recordkeeping for all tax-related documentation
• Assist and guide staff in tax-related issues and return completion
• Address workflow bottlenecks and assist as needed
• Handle system issues related to GreatSoft
• Ensure timely delivery of documents, returns, and payments to SARS
• Follow up on client payments and outstanding balances
• Review and resolve discrepancies in SARS assessments and accounts
• Manage the full dispute resolution process and billing thereof
• Review 10–20% of tax returns prior to submission
• Manage IT14SD and income tax review processes
• Handle complex tax queries, draft opinions, and provide ad-hoc tax support
• Visit SARS offices weekly for updates to banking and taxpayer details
• Stay up to date through continued professional development
• Work towards meeting revenue targets set by directors
• Collaborate with the Tax Ombud to resolve client complaints and ensure compliance
• Oversee tax compliance, strategy, and reporting to mitigate risk and improve outcomes
• Ensure adherence to the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies, and procedures
• Maintain compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct, as well as SAICA, IRBA, and IESBA standards