Ops Specialist: Audit x 3 at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

• To independently plan and conduct complex audits across multiple tax types (such as, PIT, CIT VAT, PAYE and Trust), multiple periods and with multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements to contribute to revenue collection by issuing additional assessments for corporate and large business organisations

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Tax/Accounting/Audit AND 5-7 years' experience in various tax types (such as, CIT, PIT, PAYE, VAT and Trusts) in audit environment, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level conducting CIT, PIT, PAYE, VAT and Trusts audits.

ALTERNATIVELY

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years in PIT, CIT, VAT, PAYE and Trust audit experience.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Experience in conducting lifestyle audits will be an added advantage.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job in order to perform contracted work outputs and report on and escalate any shortfalls.
• Plan and conduct multiple tax audits on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance to the relevant acts.
• Lead, plan and conduct full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
• Execute specialist input through investigation & opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives. Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• 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
   

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation 
   

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives. 
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
   

Finance

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

Client

• Plan, conduct and lead full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders
   

Behavioural competencies

• Honesty and Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Problem solving and analysis
• Fairness and Transparency
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Drive for Results
• Persuasion Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Organisational Awareness
• Building Sustainability
• Grade of Clearance: Confidential
   

Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements (FS)
• Business Knowledge
• Efficiency improvement
• Audit methodology
• Quality Orientation
• Customer Liaison
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Planning and Organising
• Business Acumen
• Risk Identification