21/05/2026
Job Alert - Tax Compliance Officer / Tax Consultant - Alberton
The Tax Compliance Officer is responsible for managing and ensuring full tax compliance for clients in accordance with the requirements of the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The role includes submission of tax returns, handling SARS queries, monitoring deadlines, and providing general tax administration support to the firm and its clients.
Duties & Responsibilities
The function includes, but is not limited to the following:
1. Tax Return Preparation & Submission
Prepare and submit:
Individual Income Tax Returns (ITR12)
Provisional Tax Returns (IRP6)
Corporate Income Tax Returns (ITR14)
VAT Returns (VAT201)
Trusts and Non-Profit Tax Returns
PAYE/EMP201 & EMP501 reconciliations
Ensure accurate completion and timely submission via SARS eFiling.
Monitor and manage tax deadlines to avoid penalties and interest.
Statements of assets and liabilities, capital reconciliations and tax computations
2. SARS Administration & Queries
Liaise directly with SARS regarding:
Verifications and audits
Disputes relating to assessments
Statement of Accounts reconciliations
Penalties and interest disputes
Payment arrangements
Resolve eFiling profile issues.
Attend SARS appointments where required
Tax registrations
Customs related queries
3. Compliance Monitoring
Maintain tax compliance status for all clients
Monitor outstanding returns and payments
Assist with tax clearance applications
Ensure clients remain in good standing with SARS
4. Client Communication
Communicate tax liabilities and deadlines clearly to clients
Follow up on outstanding information required for submissions
Provide basic tax guidance within scope of practice
5. Record Keeping & Reporting
Maintain accurate tax working papers and supporting schedules
Prepare tax computations and reconciliations
Keep updated tax registers and compliance trackers
Minimum Requirements:
Qualification in taxation.
Registered Tax Practitioner (advantageous)
Strong knowledge of South African tax legislation
Experience working on SARS e-Filing.
Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
2–5 years’ experience in a tax compliance role (preferably in an accounting practice)
Experience dealing directly with SARS queries and objections
Package & Remuneration
R20K to R28K CTC
Medical Aid
Pension
Please send your CV to [email protected]
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Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 day's please consider your application unsuccessful.
