Tax Auditor (Fixed term contract)

Job Purpose
To conduct reviews of standard disputed tax assessments or decisions to ensure the correct application of the relevant legislation and ultimate resolution of the tax dispute.

Education and Experience
N.Dip in Auditing, Accounting and Taxation AND 3-5 years' experience in a similar environment, of which 2-3 years ideally at knowledge worker level

Minimum Functional Requirements
- Legal Requirement: Need to have a National Diploma with knowledge of the workings of the various tax types and the application of tax legislation in order to review the correctness of a disputed tax assessment.

Job Outputs:

- Conduct standard reviews of disputed tax assessments and decisions to ensure compliance and the correct application with the relevant acts.
- Prepare and present submissions to relevant disputes committees.
- Assist with meetings and consultations with internal and external clients with regard to the finalisation of SARS legal documents and agreements.
- Consider the merits of disputes and initiate negotiations with clients, with the aim to resolve disputes as well as the drafting of correspondence and simple agreements, within policy/legislative guidelines, to give effect to the resolution of disputes.
- Be informed on related acts and regulations that might impact on own work.
- Ensure quality of work content, minimise mistakes and continuously improve quality and standards
- Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
- Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.