Junior Tax Consultant - Cape Town, South Africa - LPH Chartered Accountants

LPH Chartered Accountants

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Purpose of the job:

The primary task would be to provide the full tax function to a portfolio of individual and corporate tax clients; whilst working closely with (and under supervision of) a Senior Tax Consultant.

The position is one of support to a senior tax consultant and offers the opportunity to grow and establish experience on more complex matters.

Minimum requirements:

A minimum of 3 years experience is advantageous, but not essential
Solid knowledge of the tax system and experience in dealing with SARS on a practical level is advantageous
Must be capable of working with little or no supervision
Experience working on E-Filing is advantageous
Suitable qualifications would be beneficial
Tax Honors students seeking work experience are welcome to apply

Key duties or responsibilities:

Drafting of Tax Calculations and Income Tax returns
Mostly for individuals, but for Trusts and Corporates too at times
Sending of requests to clients for information necessary for the completion of various tax returns
Checking of Assessments
Capturing tax returns and assessments to database
Assistance with drafting and submission of objections where necessary (Income Tax, VAT, Employees Tax)
Assistance with drafting of responses to SARS queries Declarations of Ceasing to Be Resident
Foreign Tax Clearance Applications and Emigration Clearance Applications
Arranging of appointments with SARS for Senior Tax Consultants
Attending SARS Appointments where required
Managing process of transferring E-Filing profiles
Account Maintenance for all tax types
Dealing with client queries and requests

Skills or competencies: