Junior Tax Specialist

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SMTAX Full time R40 000 - R60 000 per year

Job description

The tax specialist's key responsibilities include conducting tax research and implement tax advisory work plus overseeing all tax compliance, assisting in audits, and responding to tax correspondence. Additional responsibilities include interacting with clients, obtaining and reviewing tax information and performing tax research projects.

To be successful as a tax specialist, you should be up-to-date with the latest technologies which assist in accounting duties, have an understanding of big data systems, and good communication skills. Ultimately, a top-notch tax specialist should have strong analytical skills, pay attention to detail, and the ability to manage your time efficiently. Ultimately, you should be able to ensure your clients comply with SARS regulations and work to minimise their tax liabilities.

Tax Specialist Responsibilities:

  • Researching tax laws.
  • Assisting in SARS tax reviews, audits and other cases.
  • Gathering information and explaining options for best practice to clients.
  • Preparing monthly, bi-monthly, provisional and annual tax compliance.
  • Preparing and ensuring that tax returns are filed in accordance with tax authorities.
  • Analysing and minimising tax liabilities by implementing tax reduction strategies.
  • Reviewing financial records, financial statements, income and expenditure reports and financial projections for implementing tax computations and tax planning.
  • Researching tax issues and assisting with tax opinions.
  • debt management and compromises.
  • Consulting with clients, reviewing their tax information, and responding to questions and concerns.
  • Advising clients on the tax implications of employee health care benefits, retirement benefits, travel allowances and other fringe benefits plus overall salary structures and employee classifications.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records.
  • Assisting with tax advisory work involving including but not limited to:
  • Payment Arrangements
  • Penalty & Interest Remittance
  • Debt Wavier
  • Notice of Objection
  • Notice of Appeal
  • Tax Opinions
  • Tax Planning

Tax Specialist Requirements:

  • Degree in accounting or tax, or equivalent.
  • Proven experience as a tax accountant, tax analyst, or 1+ years of tax preparation experience.
  • Computer literacy in accounting software.
  • Excellent accounting skills.
  • A keen eye for details.
  • Outstanding numerical and analytical skills.
  • Business or Financial Advisory certification is beneficial.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply judgement with justification.
  • Excellent organisational skills to keep an audit trail with documentation.
  • Good customer service skills.

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