Introduction
My client is a preeminent accounting company committed to innovation and quality in the financial services industry. We are a dynamic team located in the lively city of Port Elizabeth, and we are now looking for a SAITA Trainee to join us. At Astute National, we take great satisfaction in offering our clients the best accounting solutions available while promoting a positive and career-growth-oriented work environment for our staff. Take part in influencing the direction of accounting with us and start a thrilling career with Astute National.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Duties and Responsibilities – Key Performance Indicators:
- Complete Income Tax returns, based on financial statements generated by the Audit and Bookkeeping Departments
- Complete Income Tax Returns, based on the necessary information obtained from clients, other than those for which financial statements have been prepared for by the Audit and Bookkeeping Department
- Attach all necessary documentary proof to the completed Income Tax returns, so as to terminate unnecessary queries and revised assessments from SARS
- Deal with queries from SARS relating to Income Tax returns completed, at the discretion of the relevant director.
- Drafting of statements of assets and liabilities, capital reconciliations and tax computations
- Calculating third and additional top-up payments when required
- Ensuring finalization of all verifications or audits
- Follow-up on all payments and refunds due by/to designated clients on a list
- Ensure all payments and refund letters are sent to clients timeously via GreatSoft
- Checking Assessments against original and correct tax calculations to identify differences
- Informing the Tax Manager of any differences for possible objections
- Additional assessments are to be identified and communicated to the Tax Manager to request reasons and possibly object
- Controlling general administration of key duties and responsibilities and ensuring all required functions are adhered to with relation to eFiling, GreatSoft, and eDocs.
- Performing any other tasks, which may be reasonably expected
- Self-Learning
- The logbook is up to date and signed off by the supervisor/Manager
- Compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.
- Compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firm’s HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION
Academic Qualifications Required:
The final year of studies in Tax Diploma or Degree
Accounting and Maths at School level
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
Coaching skills
Time-management skills
Academic /Technical
Interpersonal skills
Communications skills
Professionalism
Flexibility
Problem-solving skills
Multi-tasking skills
Ability to work under pressure
Attention to detail
Analytical and solution-driven
Required Computer Packages:
Microsoft Office and/or Open Office and/or Lotus
Excel
Tax Planner
GreatSoft
PACKAGE & REMUNERATION
R 12 000 to R 15 000 CTC
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