Our client, an Accounting firm based in Durbanville is looking for a Tax Administrator to join their team of Accounting & Tax Professionals.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Tax Practitioner Registration and maintaining required CPD hours
Manage the administration of clients on ProfTax, including the take-on and take-off procedures
Accurate and timeous data capturing and record keeping on ProfSoft, tax inbox and tax query list;
Completion and submission of tax returns for all entities (companies, trusts, close corporations) and individuals, as required;
Review of assessments as issued by SARS to confirm accuracy or to identify need for a dispute and the timeous communication of the beforementioned to related managers;
Sending of assessment letters to clients on a daily basis;
Prepare client billings within the monthly deadlines set;
Assisting Partners, Managers & clerks with any tax related matters;
Attend to requests from SARS on queries relating to clients;
Correspond with clients in order to obtain information to attend to relevant tasks and address queries;
Comply with all internal deadlines set;
Administration, preparation and submission of registration and deregistration documentation to SARS;
Require to obtain and maintain up to date knowledge of the Tax Administration Act;
Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of tax amendments and legislation;
Monthly checking of clients’ tax payments and refunds;
Training of clerks and other staff regarding any changes in legislation or SARS practices;
Supporting the Tax Compliance Officer with respective duties relating to:
Provisional tax administration
Income tax registrations (all tax types)
E-filing database maintenance
Other Ad-hoc duties
Attend to SARS appointment on behalf of and with clients
Setup and transfer requests of e-filing profiles for new taxpayers
Queries
Ensuring all tax queries are attended to promptly, efficiently and effectively and resolved within the required due date.
Ensuring all tax queries are uploaded and maintained on ProfSoft – query list should be accurate and up to date
SAICA query register: queries should be listed and followed up
Tax Ombudsman: relevant queries should be lodged and followed up
General
Assist with weekly progress reporting on query lists and submissions of tax returns (up to date statistics)
Assist with monthly insert of topical events on newsletter
Be pro-active: Continuously try to improve the systems and processes in order to enhance efficiency, accuracy and clarity.
Create and maintain open and efficient communication with other departments (audit, accounting, secretarial)
Daily birthday list –attend to this on a daily basis, on Friday, include the weekend birthdays.
Identify cross selling opportunities
Adhere to general office rules and procedures and specific requests from partners, including:
Accurate naming of electronic files and filing on the network
Proper conduct with regards to emails and filing of relevant information on the network – not allowed to work on Desktop, without immediately saving on the network
Good use of language (no swear words) and no spelling mistakes required (reread emails before sending, ask someone to read your email in certain instances)
No misuse or private use of office equipment or time
Adhere to proper dress code (professional image required)
Other related ad hoc duties
SALARY
Negotiable
Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email: CR701 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format to info@cardosorecruitment.co.za. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 2 weeks.
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