Responsibilities
- Proper understanding and knowledge of Individual, Company, and Trust Tax Acts.
- Withholding Tax calculations and submission.
- Knowledge and understanding of Tax directives and completion and submission to SARS.
- Public Officer Appointments.
- VAT, PAYE, and SDL Registrations at SARS.
- Import and Export Registrations at SARS.
- Completion and submission of all Import and Export returns with the SARS.
- Knowledge and understanding on how to proceed with SARS objections, administration penalties wavering and suspension of accounts.
- Understanding and calculating clients Value Added Tax (VAT) and submitting of VAT201 returns on SARS e-filing.
- Capturing and submission of EMP201’s on SARS e-filing.
- Reconciling of Salaries and submission of IRP5’s and EMP501’s on SARS e-filing.
- Liaising with SARS and able to maintain SARS appointments
- Collaborating with customers to develop strategies to reduce tax liabilities.
- Communicating with clients to clarify tax-related concerns.
- Preparing tax filings.
- Ensuring that clients comply with their tax responsibilities.
- Prepares tax returns for individuals, organizations, and businesses using significant knowledge of tax rules and regulations.
- Using adequate strategies to minimize taxation by taking advantage of tax deductions and credits.
- Helping with complicated tax issues, like those involving rental properties and capital gains.
- Minimizing tax obligations.
- Providing guidance on important life events and their tax implications, like inheritance, marriage, divorce, and childbirth.
- Gathering relevant financials and tax information from clients through interview Information such as clients' taxable income, allowances, and deductible expenses.
Qualifications/Requirements
· Matric
· BCompt Taxation degree or minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting firm
· Auditing and/or accounting SAIPA/SAICA/SAIBA or SAIT articles is an advantage
· Understanding of SARS e-filing
· Understanding of Income Tax, Value Added Tax and Pay As You Earn
Fluent in English and Afrikaans
· Must have own reliable vehicle with valid drivers licence.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person