Junior Tax Consultant

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Main Objective:

• To provide tax and support services our clients who operate in all sectors.
• To continually assist and ensure that the clients receive excellent tax service and thus building and maintaining relationships that support the firm's culture and values. 

Main responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Complete Company and Trust Income Tax returns, based on financial statements generated by the Audit and Bookkeeping Departments
• Complete Individual 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 Departments
• Upload all necessary documentary proof to the completed Income Tax returns, to eliminate unnecessary queries to efiling
• Deal with queries from SARS relating to Income Tax returns completed
• Monitor the submission of returns ensuring that returns which can be submitted are submitted timeously
• Applications to SARS for registration of clients, where required
• Drafting of statements of assets and liabilities, capital reconciliations and tax computations
• Calculating and submitting provisional returns
• Complete EMP501 PAYE recons
• Complete Dividend returns
• Complete VAT and PAYE returns
• Drafting objections

Personal competencies:

• Able to interpret information to ensure the maximum benefit to the firm and clients.
• Accountable, responsible, delivery orientated.
• Strive to constantly add value.
• Innovative and adaptable.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Ensure professional and positive attitude at all times.
• Display good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Self-motivated, driven and determined.
• Team player.
• Ensures attention to detail and quality of output.
• Must be confident in their abilities.

Experience and qualifications:

• Diploma or BCom Degree in Tax 
• 3 - 5 years experience in a similar role
• Experience in a tax environment is essential
• Fully computer literate on
  
  • SARS eFiling 
  • GreatSoft (advantageous)