Tax Compliance Consultant at LDP Chartered accountants and Auditors Inc

Job description

A vacant and rewarding position as a Tax Compliance Consultant is vacant at our Stellenbosch office.

Position Summary:

The successful applicant for this full day position will be a key member of the TAX Compliance department. The incumbent of this role will be responsible for accurate processing of Tax, VAT and other related South African Revenue Services (SARS) inputs as received and needed by LDP clients.

The incumbent will ensure that service delivery standards to clients are maintained. At LDP we promise excellent professional services to our wide variety of clients. The incumbent of this role will actively be involved in advising, mentoring and leading the internal Accounting and Auditing teams.

The incumbent will also be involved in consulting and advising clients on a wide range of tax issues or queries.

Knowledge and experience with preparations and submissions of SARS dispute resolutions and SARS audits will be a strategic advantage.

Job Requirements:

• 1-3 Years Relevant Tax Compliance Experience.
• Bachelors in Commerce Qualification with (Accounting 3 and Tax 3) or equivalent will be advantageous.
• Registration as a Tax Practitioner will be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Strong technical knowledge of Income Tax, VAT, PAYE and other SARS regulations.
• Preparation of tax calculations and returns on behalf of clients.
• Produce accurate work to a high standard.
• Interpret and apply theoretical knowledge.
• Prioritise workload and meet required deadlines.
• Contribute effectively to the discussions around work and actively participate in generating creative ideas and thoughts.
• Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.
• Facilitate teamwork by sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis and actively asking questions in order to achieve personal and work goals.
• Gather and collate tax related information from clients as well as the Audit- and Accounting Departments in order to complete the following Corporate returns:
• ITR14
• IT14SD
• IRP6, 1st, 2nd and 3rd
• DTR01 and DTR02
• WT002 returns and reconciliations
• Prepare the ITR14, IT14SD returns and supporting documentation and IRP6 returns.
• Reconciliation of assessments (include objections and appeals).
• Attend to all related Queries / Objections and Appeals, SARS queries, SARS objections and appeals (N00, NOA, ADR1).
• Apply for tax clearance certificates (Good standing and Tender) via SARS e-filing.
• Complete DWT returns (DTR1 and DTR2) as well as WT002 monthly, Bi-Annual and Annual Returns.
• Ensure quality control of the corporate returns before submission to SARS.
• Register clients for Income Tax with SARS.

Key Non-technical skills required:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Able to communicate at all levels.
• Effective time management skills.
• Able to deliver to tight time limits.