Auditor Level 2 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 investigative 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 plan and conduct standard and moderate audits across multiple tax types, multiple periods with multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, under limited supervision, in compliance with all legislative requirements.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Audit, Tax or Accounting   AND 3-4 years' experience in multiple tax types, of which 1-2 years ideally at knowledge worker level

OR

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years experience in Audit, Tax or Accounting in multiple tax types

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Applicable to Investigative Audit in either Tax, Customs or Excise business environments.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Conduct end-to-end query resolution relating to audits conducted, including finalisation of objections and appeals.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
• Protect local industries that could be affected by the illicit market which will result in low revenue collection due to Fiscus.
• Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• 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 specialisation 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 organisational 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

• Honesty and Intergrity
• Fairness and Transparency
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Organisational Awareness
• Trust
• Respect
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Building Sustainability