Tax & Accounting Officer - Head Office - Edenvale

PURPOSE:

What is the purpose of this job?

The Tax & Accounting Officer will be responsible for supporting the organisation’s tax, statutory compliance, accounting, and financial reporting activities. The role will involve preparing and submitting tax and statutory returns, assisting with SARS compliance and queries, performing tax calculations and reconciliations, and supporting the preparation of financial and management accounts

The successful candidate will work closely with senior accountants, management, SARS, external tax consultants, auditors, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely compliance with all applicable tax and statutory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

What are you responsible for doing?

Tax & SARS Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, IT14, and other applicable SARS returns.
• Prepare Corporate Income Tax and Provisional Tax calculations and submissions.
• Prepare deferred tax calculations and related schedules.
• Manage SARS e-Filing administration, including submissions, queries, follow-ups, requests, and correspondence
• Maintain accurate records of tax submissions, assessments, supporting documentation, and correspondence.
• Monitor tax compliance deadlines and ensure submissions are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist in identifying and managing tax compliance risks.
• Liaise with SARS, tax consultants, auditors, and internal stakeholders on tax-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation and statutory regulations.

Tax Calculations & Advisory Support

• Prepare basic tax calculations for companies.
• Assist with corporate tax compliance and tax-risk management.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for tax computations.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants where required.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Transfer Pricing documentation.
• Assist with Country-by-Country (CbC) Reporting requirements.
• Research and communicate basic tax implications and requirements to senior team members.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Assist with the preparation and submission of statutory returns and regulator
• Respond to and assist with audit queries and requests for supporting documentation.
• VAT reconciliations
• PAYE reconciliations
• Control account reconciliations
• Other balance sheet and tax-related reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.

Statutory & Compliance Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date tax files, statutory records, annual returns, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of statutory returns and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure all supporting documentation is properly filed and readily available for audit or compliance purposes.
• Monitor statutory deadlines and escalate potential delays or compliance issues.
• Perform general administrative duties relating to tax, accounting, and statutory compliance.

Stakeholder & Team Support

• Work closely with senior accountants and the Finance Manager to ensure all tax, accounting, and statutory deadlines are met.
• Liaise professionally with SARS, external tax advisors, auditors, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide timely updates on outstanding submissions, queries, and compliance matters.
• Escalate complex tax or accounting matters to senior management or external advisors where appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards when handling financial and tax information.

COMPETENCIES

What competencies do you require?

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES

What behaviors are you required to display in this role?

• Commitment to the customer (internal and external), the brand, organisation, and sustainability
• Commitment to high performance, delivery focused, and goal driven
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and requirements
• Identifies opportunities to improve the business
• Anticipates and resolves issues or obstacles that impede timely completion of tasks.
• Attention to detail
• Numerical ability
• Analytical and logical thinking
• Problem solving and organising skills
• Able to identify operational obstacles and opportunities
• Sound verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Plays a leading and supporting role in implementing initiatives at team level

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Systems, processes, and technical competencies:

• Sound understanding of basic South African tax principles.
• Working knowledge of:
• VAT201
• EMP201
• IT14
• Corporate tax
• Provisional Tax
• PAYE
• Deferred Tax
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.
• Knowledge of statutory and tax compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with Transfer Pricing and CbC Reporting would be advantageous.
• Systems & Software
• Proficiency in SARS e-Filing
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems will be advantageous

Business:

• Understanding of business measures and targets directly relating to own role
• Ability to analyse and interpret finance and performance indicators within own role
• Able to scrutinize and interpret written and financial documentation, identify mistakes and problems

Health and Safety:

• Understanding of relevant legislation and own role in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Customer:

• Understanding of the impact of own role on service delivery to internal and external customers
• Customer service mindset

Self:

• Able to work flexible hours in line with business requirements
• Able to travel within South Africa

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

What theoretical knowledge (e.g. degree / diploma) does the job require?

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification required
• BCom Accounting, BCom Taxation, or equivalent qualification advantageous.
• relevant accounting, taxation, or finance qualification/certificate will be considered

What experience (e.g. previous exposure) does the job require?

• 1–2 years' experience in tax, accounting, or a related finance environment.
• Candidates with relevant SAICA/SAIPA articles or articles exposure will be considered.
• Practical experience with VAT, PAYE, and SARS submissions is preferred.
• Experience in a professional accounting, audit, or tax environment would be advantageous.
• FMCG, retail, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

REPORTING LINES

What is your position in the organization structure (1 up and 1 down)?

• Reports to: Finance Manager
• Direct reports: None

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market Related Salary.
• Provident Fund

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.