Auditor Level 1 at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

About the Position

SARS is making an exciting opportunity available for a highly skilled, experienced and results driven auditor with sound judgement, strong business acumen and who ideally displays an ability to operate under limited supervision. The auditor is expected to contribute towards our higher purpose and service orientation by conducting audits across multiple tax types.  Finally, s/he will function within a small team of like-minded individuals focussing on selected projects intended to not only assist in reducing the tax gap but also in supporting governments tax compliance strategy.

Job Purpose

• To conduct standard audits across multiple tax types on a risk profile basis, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, under limited supervision, in compliance with all legislative requirements.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Forensic Investigations or similar AND 2-3 years' experience in Tax audit/Forensic Financial Investigations of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level. A related Degree or an Advanced Diploma will be an added advantage.

OR

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 5 years’ experience in Tax audit/Forensic Financial Investigations 

Minimum Functional Requirements

Job Outputs:

Process

• Be informed on related acts, legislation and regulations that might impact on own work.
• Be observant and engage on possible violations of regulations, policies, SOPs and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Conduct end-to-end query resolution relating to audits conducted, including finalisation of objections and appeals
• Conduct standard (limited scope) audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.
• Identify additional risks in port and feedback to relevant business unit.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
• Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialization and continuously identify and escalate risks.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.

Finance

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Behavioural competencies

• Teamwork
• Drive for Results
• Self-Control
• Honesty and Integrity
• Fairness and transparency
• Analytical thinking
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Organisational Awareness
• Trust
• Respect
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Building Sustainability