About the job
Vacancy: Tax Administrator
Role: Responsible for providing tax administration support and liaising with SARS to finalise all queries on behalf of clients
Working Hours: Full time
Position available: ASAP
Location: Hybrid, Sandton and WFH
Closing Date: 10 May 2024
Send CV to: hr@eliqueadvisory.co.za
Become part of an innovative and expanding firm based in Johannesburg. E’lique Advisory is passionate about providing our clients with the best accounting, tax and advisory services. We work with individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises across various industries. We give businesses an edge by introducing innovative and efficient ways of doing their accounting and tax by embracing new technologies. Become part of a firm that is redefining the role of Accountants. We value the relationships that we build with our clients.
Required Education/Training and Experience
A NQF 7 accredited tertiary qualification in accounting or taxation
Own reliable transport
A clear criminal record
Proven experience of two or more years in full tax administration and compliance
Accounting experience with SMME’s preferred
Experience on Xero Accounting Software
Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP’s, Pivots etc)
Key Job Responsibilities
Provide support to partners and clients in respect of SARS and E-filing issues
Liaising with clients as required
Submission of Trust, Individual and Company Income Tax Returns
Checking of Assessments
Sorting out errors on Returns
Dealing with Refund matters (Queries)
New profiles
Managing Tax Return queries with SARS
Attending meetings with SARS
Dividends Tax Returns
Provisional Tax Calculations & Submissions
Donations
Tax clearance certificates & Foreign Investment Tax Clearance
VAT registration
PAYE registrations
Tax Directives
Ceasing of Residency Process
Request for suspension of payments/appeals
Management of complaints and Appeals
Import/Export applications
Tax compliance with SARS and payment process
Handle mail, calls, and appointments with SARS Agents
Respond to client emails in a timely manner
Taking client calls within working hours
Make required follow ups for outstanding documents/information
Meeting daily, weekly, monthly deadlines
Performing other relevant duties when needed to ensure smooth running of the office.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Stamina – ability to work a full day with attention to detail.
Relationships – to enjoy working with a wide range of people, maintain good interpersonal relations, be patient.
Service Orientation — actively looking for ways to help people and provide exceptional service.
Active Listening – taking details from clients
Effective oral and written communication skills – able to communicate with the team
Time Management – Planning, organising – coordinating activities and ensuring smooth running of duties.
Administration and accounting skills – able to maintain order with good record keeping.
Acting with integrity and honesty – Comfortable handling confidential information
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Working knowledge of office equipment.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Office 365)
Demands of the role
Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Analysing information and using logic to address
Working some overtime may be required during month end and year end activities
20% of time required to travel to client/SARS for meeting (throughout South Africa)
General
If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. We may however keep you information for future reference.
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