Junior Tax Administrator

Requirements

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Tax or related field; • Minimum 2 – 3 years' tax administration experience within an accounting practice; • Experience in managing a portfolio of clients; • Strong knowledge of South African tax legislation; • Must have own, reliable, transport and a valid SA driver's license; • Must be proficient in English and Afrikaans; • Must have good communication skills, written and verbal, and pay strong attention to detail; • Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines; • Must have knowledge of tax compliance and SARS e-filing; • Must be computer literate, including being proficient in Word and Excel; • Greatsoft program knowledge; • Liaising with clients (management and otherwise) regarding their day-to-day financial queries; • Experience using - Sage, Pastel and QuickBooks (online and desk-top) accounting processing from cashbook to trial balance; • Basic Xero package knowledge Responsibilities:

• Prepare (including tax calculations) and submit Individual, Company and Trust Income Tax Returns, Dividend Tax Returns and Provisional Tax Returns; • VAT calculations and the completion of VAT 201 returns (including pushing SARS payment to the necessary banks). Manage VAT reviews / audits; • PAYE calculations (PAYE, UIF and SDL) and the completion of EMP201 returns including IRP5 reconciliations. Manage PAYE reviews / audits, submit UI19's; • Prepare (including calculations) and submit Workmen's Compensation Fund Returns. • Register and de-register clients for the various tax types, UIF at UIF and WCF/RMA; • Attend SARS correspondence, queries, reviews and objections; • Request tax directives and Tax Clearance Certificates; • Adhere to deadlines to ensure timely submissions; • Attend SARS appointments regarding outstanding matters • Assist clients with tax related queries; • Certain administrative duties (answering of phone and reception). • Liaising with J&M management and co-workers • Stay up to date with South African tax legislation changes. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.