Tax Compliance Associate

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  Location

  (SOUTH AFRICA) and Durban

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  Job Reference

  20092

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Business, Accounting & Finance / 3 Years

Job Description & Qualifications

We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you will join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems in a place where you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values, where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology. 

Please note that this role is based at our KZN office 

As a Tax Compliance Associate, you will provide tax compliance services to PwC’s clients. All tax compliance and associated tasks must be completed in an efficient, professional and timely manner, providing a high quality of service to the client. 

Qualifications /Certifications required:

• Relevant South African degree / diploma

Experience required:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in tax compliance and tax administration

Responsibilities of role:

• Preparation of provisional and final income tax returns, and other SARS related returns, including companies, trusts, individuals and PBO’s.
• Maintenance of tax clients on tax management software (GreatSoft) and SARS eFiling.
• Completion of income tax returns and assessments on Greatsoft and eFiling and manage all SARS correspondence.
• Liaison with SARS, clients and staff regarding assessments, objections, disputes, refunds, queries, income tax registrations and deregistrations etc.
• Following up on outstanding SARS matters.
• Ensure that clients’ tax compliance affairs are kept up to date and SARS deadlines are met, delivering quality tax services.
• Approval of International Transfers (AIT) and tax compliance status requests
• Responding to SARS verification queries.
• Client and PwC staff consultations regarding tax compliance and tax administration matters.
• Support tax compliance co-team members and manager.
• Comply with internal risk management procedures.
• Drafting fees and following up on debtors.
• General administrative tasks.
• Attend internal and external training and comply with firms.

Skill sets Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, should focus on detail, be accurate, organised and able to work independently within a team environment.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and proactive towards tasks and deadlines
• Sound computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, etc.) and administration skills.
• Experience on GreatSoft or similar tax database package advantageous
• Knowledge and experience in the South African Income Tax Act and Tax administration Act, dealings with SARS and SARS eFiling.
• Must be prepared to work overtime if required.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport