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We are looking for an experienced Tax Compliance Officer for a Renowned Company in Port Elizabeth.The purpose of the role is to ensure the correct and accurate completion of Income Tax Returns, as required by the South African Income Tax systemAcademic Qualifications Required:Matric with accountancyMinimum of 3 years’ experience in similar roleSkills:Technical knowledge related to job, i.e. knowledge of South African Income TaxConsistently complete Provisional Tax Returns and Income Tax Returns correctly and accuratelyEffective organisation of daily tasks (time management, planning, administration and reporting skills, meeting deadlines)Client focus – internal and external (responding to client needs, service)Problem solvingTeam work is essentialPositive attitudeExperience:Experience in completion of all returns and related tasks to the whole Income Tax processCompetencies:Numerical accuracyCommunication (verbal and written)Complete responsibility of all designated clientsRequired Computer Packages:Microsoft Office and/or Open Office and/or LotusTax PlannerProfessional Series (Accfin)Duties and Responsibilities:Generation of Provisional Tax Return lists from GreatSoft for designated clientsEnsure that all lists are given to relevant partner in advance to make notesAssist with the calculation of provisional tax estimates, where requiredUpon finalisation of all lists, ensure provisional tax letters are generated via eDocs and sent to clientKeeping track of all signed letters received backSubmission of all Provisional Tax Returns via GreatSoft – upon receipt of signed letter. Ensure all provisional tax deadlines are metComplete Income Tax returns, based on financial statements generated by the Audit and Bookkeeping DepartmentsComplete Income Tax returns, based on the necessary information obtained from clients, other than those for which financial statements have been prepared for by the Audit and Bookkeeping DepartmentsAttach all necessary documentary proof to the completed Income Tax returns, so as to eliminate unnecessary queries and revised assessments from SARSComplete Income Tax returns, forward to PA’s to arrange for clients signature, and lodge returns with SARS within the shortest possible turnaround time, all other constraints considered, so as to ensure that submission deadlines are metDeal with queries from SARS relating to Income Tax returns completed, at the discretion of the relevant partnerMonitor the submission of returns for the relevant partner(s) ensuring that returns which can be submitted are submitted timeouslyApplications to SARS for registration of clients on eFiling, where requiredDrafting of statements of assets and liabilities, capital reconciliations and tax computationsCalculating third and additional top-up payments when requiredEnsuring finalisation of all verifications or auditsFollow-up on all payments and refunds due by/to designated clients on a listEnsure all payment and refund letters are sent to clients timeously via eDocsChecking assessments against original and correct tax calculations to identify differencesInforming Tax Manager of any differences for possible objectionsAdditional assessments to be identified and communicated to Tax Manager to request for reasons and possibly objectControlling general administration of key duties and responsibilities and ensure all required functions are adhered to with relation to eFiling, GreatSoft and eDocsPerforming any other tasks, which may be reasonably expected

Our well known Transport Company client based in Lindbro Park, Sandton, Gauteng has an opportunity for an experienced Accountant.Must have BComm degree, with completed articlesThe age bracket must be between 25 and 30 years old with lots of potential for development and growth for senior positions e.g. Accounting Manager in the future.The salary package is as follows: Basic Salary from R29 034 to around R37 990 depending on experience and qualifications. The car allowance is R13 831 per month, +fuel allowance, + Provident Fund, & Medical Aid fund.The responsibilities of the Accountant will be quite extensive to ensure that the all-round accountancy duties are performed i.e. Preparing and reviewing reconciliations; focus on financial analysis; ensuring that monthly management reports are generated timeously; assist with management accounts, schedules and queries; preparing financial policies and procedures; assist with year-end functions; responsible for handling of individual company accounts and any other ad hoc assignments / projects which will be assigned from Group Financial Executive and Company Secretary.The ideal candidate must have at least a BCom Degree or an equivalent degree / qualification, a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in an accounting environment together with relevant IFRS knowledge and experience.Knowledge Required:Accounting backgroundKnowledge of Accounting PracticesKnowledge of IFRS accounting practices and principlesAuditing practices and principlesAbility to Analyse DataCompany policies and proceduresSkills Required:Supervisory skillsExcellent administrative and organisationalCritical thinking skillsAbility to meet deadlinesCommunication skillsGood Interpersonal skillsExcellent time management skillsAdvanced computer skillsAnalytical skillsAttitude:EthicalIntegrityConfidentialDrive and motivationQuality orientedResults OrientedDeadline drivenAttention to detailAccuracyPro-activeCommittedAbility to work under pressure and long hours when necessary

Minimum Requirements:Residing in the HelderbergMaths and Accounting at school.B.Com degree with Accountancy as a main subject.Fully bilingualExperience in accounting and cost accounting.Candidate must be focussed on accuracy and detail-orientated.Candidate must be able to work under pressure.Excellent knowledge of spreadsheets and Pastel Evolution would be advantageous.