Tax Consultant

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