Tax Compliance Officer

About the role

The Tax Compliance Officer will ensure that our clients meet all South African Revenue Service (SARS) obligations. You will prepare and submit a range of tax returns, manage queries with SARS and support the firm’s tax administration functions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and submit individual, corporate, provisional, VAT, trust and non‑profit tax returns, as well as PAYE reconciliations via SARS eFiling.
• Monitor tax deadlines, maintain compliance trackers and avoid penalties.
• Liaise with SARS on audits, disputes, penalties, payment arrangements and tax registrations.
• Maintain client tax compliance status, assist with tax clearance applications and monitor outstanding returns.
• Communicate tax liabilities and deadlines to clients and gather required information.
• Maintain accurate working papers, tax computations, reconciliations and tax registers.

Required profile

• Qualification in taxation; registration as a Tax Practitioner is an advantage.
• 2–5 years of experience in a tax compliance role, preferably within an accounting practice.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax legislation and experience dealing directly with SARS.

Required skills

• SARS e‑Filing
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting software