11 Corporate Tax Departments jobs in Johannesburg

Vacancy at Office: Johannesburg / Gqeberha

Division: Global Compliance Services

Line of Service: Tax Services

Job Title: Senior Associate

Please note that we require a candidate with a strong background in Corporate Tax Compliance

Candidates will be considered from Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth or Cape Town

Global Compliance Services ('GCS') is a specialised team within Tax and Legal Services using custom built software and tailored work processes to ensure efficient and effective tax compliance services for our clients. GCS has a vacancy for a corporate tax senior associate to assist with providing various corporate income tax compliance services to its clients, and performing related administrative tasks. The role will also entail assisting with various technology projects including the development and attending to legislative updates on our web based Internal Tax Calculation application.

Duties:

• Preparation of corporate income tax returns and supporting

schedules using electronically captured data.

• Calculation of provisional tax payments and preparation of IRP6

Provisional Tax returns.

• Checking of income tax assessments.
• Liaising with managers regarding clients' affairs.
• Assisting with the management of a portfolio of compliance clients.
• Maintaining client records and related correspondence, including

preparation of applicable documentation and correspondence.

• Attending to queries raised by SARS and general liaison with SARS

regarding clients' affairs.

• Ensuring that clients' tax compliance affairs are kept up to date and

that SARS deadlines are met.

• Complying with Tax risk management procedures.
• Delivering quality tax services.
• Keeping abreast with changes in Tax Legislation.
• Wip and debtor management.
• Assisting with the automation of processes using technology.
• Developing and attending to updates to our web based tax calculation tool.

Key Performance Areas:

The successful applicant should:

• Have knowledge and experience in the application of the Income Tax Act.
• Be computer literate and have a working knowledge of MS Powerpoint, Word and Excel. Knowledge of Google suite will be advantageous.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Be accurate and have good judgmental, numerical and analytical skills.

• Be able to pay attention to detail and have the ability to follow

through on tasks.

• Be well organised.
• Be motivated and confident.
• Be fluent in English and be able to draft correspondence in English.

Be committed to assisting with the growth of the Global Compliance Services team.

Qualifications and experience:

• An accounting degree or similar qualification.
• Tax qualification
• Experience in income tax and the experience with the preparation of

corporate income tax returns and related matters will be advantageous. At least 3-4 years experience in Tax is required.

• Strong interest in using technology to improve processes or solve problems is a must.
• Strong understanding of business processes.

Shift Pursuit is partnering with an audit, accounting and tax firm in Johannesburg. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Compliance Officer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in individual tax and be confident in handling a variety of SARS-related matters.

Requirements:

• Tax-related certification (essential)
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license (essential)
• Fluent in Afrikaans

Key Performance Areas:

• Completion and submission of individual tax returns
• Calculation and submission of provisional tax returns
• Application for Tax Clearance Certificates
• Performing accurate tax calculations
• Lodging objections against incorrect assessments
• Managing SARS queries and correspondence
• Responding to client emails in a timely and professional manner

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Tagged as: Afrikaans, Edenvale, Johannesburg, Tax, Tax Compliance Officer

• Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
• Produce monthly management reports
• Full accounting function to trial balance
• Drafting of annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors on CaseWare
• Provide advice on all tax and accounting matters
• Must have experience on e-filing (SARS)
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and companies, VAT returns for sole proprietors, and trusts
• Prepare VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies and trusts
• Competent to attend to all SARS correspondence
• Filing of notices of objections and suspension of debt on e-filing
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner
• Must be willing to travel to clients
• Responsible for keeping up to date with Tax laws and Regulations
• Optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities for clients
• Tax planning
• Compliance support
• Advisory services

• Accounting degree or Higher Diploma
• Completed articles
• Affiliations to SAIPA, ACC, CIMA
• Pastel experience and knowledge
• Fluent knowledge of CaseWare and Pastel is imperative
• 2 - 5 years' experience in an accounting environment
• Own Vehicle and Valid driver's license

Location: Johannesburg

Job specification:

• Prepare / Review tax computations.
• Coordinate internally to ensure timely filing of quarterly and annual tax returns for all clients.
• Monitor status of client tax compliance by reviewing the tax reports and producing KPIs.
• Assist with regular internal training sessions/tax updates sessions.
• Provide technical support on tax matters to client service units based on established procedures.
• Assist in preparation of tax technical papers and new tax procedures.
• Review queries received for all clients centrally and provide guidance to client service units on required course of action.
• Liaise with clients in respect of SARS queries, and review/amend reply to letters and supporting documents.
• Liaise with SARS in respect of client tax matters and attend meetings with SARS officers on behalf of clients.
• Assist in drafting and submitting application for tax rulings.
• Conduct applied research on domestic and international tax issues.
• Review changes in tax laws, analyze implications and arrange for implementation of same.
• Any other duty that may be communicated to you by your Manager and Directors.

Skills Required:

• Recently qualified CA (SA) or a candidate with SAICA articles with audit training experience or a SAIPA candidate with an interest in international tax and research.
• A registered Tax Practitioner.
• Candidate must have had exposure to taxation during their articles training.
• Attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
• Organised and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Has a proactive mindset and can work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• A natural problem solver and pragmatic approach in dealing with technical or operational issues.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint usage.

Company and Job Description:
This award-winning, forward-thinking company is looking for a finance professional that can add value to their clients and company through a tax and accounting function. This company is a strong competitor in the financial services space, well known for its innovative business solutions and unique service offerings. The company has experienced exponential growth in the last few years, making a significant impact on the industry. Applicants must be assertive individuals who are eager to learn and grow within the company, comfortable with consulting clients, and open to acquiring new skills.
Job Description:

• VAT calculations and submissions
• Monthly management accounts
• Drafting of Annual Financial Statements
• Income tax, provisional tax, and VAT calculations and submissions
• Providing tax advice to clients
• Dealing with management accounts
• SARS queries
• Liaising with existing clients and developing new clients
• This position requires regular travel to clients

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Completed Accounting Degree
• SAICA, SAIPA, SAIBA, or SAIT accreditation is essential
• 2 to 4 years of taxation experience is preferred
• Sage and CaseWare experience is beneficial

Package & Remuneration:
R - R - Annually

Company and Job Description:
This award-winning, forward-thinking company is looking for a finance professional that can add value to their clients and company through a tax and accounting function. This company is a strong competitor in the financial services space, well known for their innovative business solutions and unique service offerings. They have experienced exponential growth in the last few years, making a significant impact on the industry. Applicants must be assertive individuals who are looking to learn and grow within the company. They must be comfortable consulting with clients and open to learning new skills.
Job Description:

• VAT calculations and submissions
• Monthly management accounts
• Drafting of Annual Financial Statements
• Income tax, provisional tax, and VAT calculations and submissions
• Providing tax advice to clients
• Dealing with management accounts
• SARS queries
• Liaising with existing clients and development of new clients
• This position requires regular travel to clients

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Completed Accounting Degree
• SAICA, SAIPA, SAIBA, or SAIT accreditation is essential
• 2 to 4 years of taxation experience is preferred
• Sage and CaseWare experience is beneficial

Package & Remuneration:
R - R - Annually