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Tax Practitioner

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: PC002022/AC

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Employer: Status Staffing

Our client based in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Tax Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate will hold a tertiary qualification and have at least 5 years’ practical tax and accounting experience within an accounting, audit, or financial services firm. A minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience with SARS eFiling, Draftworx, Sage Accounting (Sage One), and/or Xero is essential. Registration as a tax practitioner and/or completion of 3-year SAIPA or SAICA articles will be considered a strong advantage. This role is well suited to a technically strong professional with excellent attention to detail and client-facing experience.

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application

REQUIREMENTS:

Tertiary qualification with at least 5 years’ practical tax and accounting experience in an accounting, audit, or financial firm
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with SARS eFiling, Draftworx, Sage Accounting (Sage One), and/or Xero
Registered tax practitioner and/or completion of 3-year SAIPA or SAICA articles (advantageous)
Strong technical knowledge of:
International Accounting Standards (IAS)
International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-Sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs)
Companies Act
Income Tax Act
Tax Administration Act
VAT, PAYE, and other SARS regulations, including the SARS dispute resolution process
Experience managing a portfolio of clients
Direct client correspondence to obtain required information
Correspondence with third parties (e.g. banks, brokers, financial advisers)
Exceptional numerical and analytical skills
Strong critical, logical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
High level of accuracy with strong data-capturing skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Afrikaans, with the ability to handle client queries professionally and effectively
Proficiency in Draftworx, Sage One Accounting, Xero Accounting, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
High attention to detail and ability to strictly follow processes and procedures
Strong negotiation skills and a results-driven approach, with the ability to take initiative and ownership of responsibilities
Ability to exercise independent judgment and sound reasoning
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, work proactively, and demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and accountability

DUTIES:

Carry out detailed and accurate computations to calculate tax liabilities and tax returns, including both complex and simple returns.
Collate, sort, and process financial information concerning tax calculations, preparation of tax schedules, and drawing calculations.
Submit all tax-related returns, documents, reconciliations, and self-assessments accurately, and correspond with clients to provide feedback on tax affairs, assessments, and payments by relevant deadlines.
Compile management statements, annual financial statements, and other statistical, financial, and accounting reports. Draft all working papers required for the Annual Financial Statements and interpret, evaluate, and report on the AFS.
Deal with client queries regarding bookkeeping, Annual Financial Statements, Management Statements, tax, income distributions, and related matters.
Manage the administration of Income Tax, Provisional Tax, Employees’ Tax, Value-Added Tax, Dividend Tax, and Estate Planning.
Correspond with SARS on behalf of clients on various matters, including objections, appeals, Alternative Dispute Resolution hearings, and other consultations across all tax types.
Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations.
Train and support team members to ensure client tax compliance requirements are met to the high standards set by the firm.
Assist with the billing process via accounting and practice software, including maintaining accurate timesheets.
Perform any other reasonable work instructions or tasks, adhering to and contributing toward revenue targets.

HOURS:

Monday to Friday: 8:00 to 17:00 flexible hours (flexible hours for example 7:00 to 16:00 or 8:00 to 17:00 or 09:00 to 18:00 or 07:30 to 16:30)

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About Status Staffing

Welcome to STATUS STAFFING SOLUTIONS, a leading Western Cape based broad spectrum boutique staffing solutions provider.

Within our recruitment division we pride ourselves in our ability to match the right person to the right career through a comprehensive range of in-house screening and assessments. We go the extra mile by offering an outsourced HR and IR service, thereby assisting our clients to comply with local Labour laws. In addition, our Labour Relations division also offer a comprehensive Payroll service, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Our large candidate database and quality customer service ethos is what differentiates us from our competitors, enabling is to be considered a strategic partner to our valued candidates and clients.