Description:
1. Purpose of the Role
The Tax Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end tax compliance process for a portfolio of individual, corporate, and trust clients. The role ensures the accurate and timely submission of tax returns, manages SARS correspondence, and supports the Associate: Tax with workflow management, quality control, and staff supervision.
This position combines hands-on tax compliance expertise with leadership, coaching, and process optimisation responsibilities.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Tax Compliance Management
Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of income tax returns (IT12, ITR14, IT12TR, etc.) for individuals, companies, and trusts. Ensure all returns are submitted accurately and within SARS deadlines. Review tax computations and supporting schedules prepared by compliance officers. Monitor eFiling and GreatSoft/Xero Tax dashboards daily for outstanding submissions, verifications, and correspondence. Manage SARS queries, verifications, and audits, including collating supporting documents and responding to SARS requests. Conduct daily check-ins and weekly planning sessions with team members. Review work before submission to the Associate: Tax to ensure accuracy and adherence to internal quality standards. C. Client Communication & Support Serve as a point of contact for client compliance queries, ensuring timely and professional communication. Liaise with internal departments (Accounting, Secretarial, Audit) to align data and resolve discrepancies.4. Job Specifications
A. Qualifications
Minimum: Diploma or Degree in Taxation / Accounting / Finance. Preferred: Registered Tax Practitioner (SAIT) or eligible for registration. Advanced knowledge of SARS eFiling, GreatSoft Tax, or similar tax systems.B. Experience
2–5 years’ experience as a Tax Compliance Officer in a professional services firm. Demonstrated ability to manage a personal client portfolio..C. Skills and Competencies
Strong technical understanding of South African tax legislation. Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability. Effective time management and multitasking skills. Proficiency in Excel, GreatSoft, Xero Tax, and Microsoft 365 tools. Strong written and verbal communication (Afrikaans and English). Ability to coach and mentor junior staff. Positive, proactive, and solutions-driven mindset.D. Personal Attributes
Integrity and accountability. Calm under pressure and deadline-driven. Commitment to Zuydam’s values: Family, Teamwork, Fun, Systems, Consistency, Success, Communication, and Excellence.WEBSITE : www.zuydam.co.za
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