Job Description

Tax Compliance Supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Accounting.
• Tax or other relevant qualifications.
• 5+ Years of work experience.
• Experience in a tax environment is essential, legal experience highly advantageous.
• Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered (Highly advantageous).

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective client service and team interaction.
• Capable of training team members and providing guidance in tax compliance.
• Excellent numeric abilities and attention to detail.
• Leadership and delegation skills to manage a team and resolve conflicts efficiently.
• Proficient in written communication and report writing.
• Competent in using tax-related software and computer applications.
• Ability to apply the Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, and VAT Act in practical scenarios.
• Able to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience in liaising with SARS, including managing appointments and queries.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance processes and tax law interpretation.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support tax department staff, including overseeing SAIT learner training.
• Prepare and review tax calculations and returns for individuals, companies, and trusts.
• Manage provisional and income tax filings, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Oversee tax objections and appeals, including drafting objections, appeals, and complaints to SARS and the Tax Ombud.
• Liaise with SARS for tax queries, banking details updates, and handling correspondence.
• Administer and maintain e-filing profiles for clients and handle tax compliance documentation.
• Manage registrations for Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and other tax types.
• Process applications for reduced assessments, tax clearance certificates, and directives.
• Provide clients with tax advice and respond to queries via email or phone.
• Maintain the tax database and handle invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, including the System of Quality Management and the Employee Code of Conduct (including: SAICA, IRBA and IESBA).
• Perform procedures for onboarding new clients.