SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: TAXATION (PROCESSES)

Management Accounting — PRETORIA HEAD OFFICE (Permanent, 1 post(s))

provide supervision of manual, electronic tax processes, tax directives and resolution of related enquiries within GPAA.

Duties:
The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Maintain effective administration of Garnishee orders from SARS. Ensure implementation of garnishee orders from SARS (AA88’s and IT 88) (authorize). Ensure IT88 and AA8 reports are sent to SARS after every payment run. Ensure that proper collection of overpayments from SARS is done timeously. Supervise manual and electronic tax Certificates processes. Ensure collation of individual information with regards to income tax. Monitor the calculations of income tax electronically and manually. Ensure data capturing on electronic and manual tax calculation. Ensure reconciliation of manually and electronically calculated income tax certificate. Maintain audit queries resolution. Manage resolution of income Tax related enquiries. Manage income tax related enquiries. Ensure adherence to relevant client care directives. Ensure provision of information to other business units on tax related issues. Manage tax adjustment and Tax directive processes . Authorize tax refunds and recoveries. Authorize voluntary tax deductions as per pensioner instructions. Authorize tax journals. Ensure proper management of tax error and difference in tax reports. Ensure that all tax directive requests are done daily according to the requirements. Authorize the multiple incomes options received from clients (as per Paragraph 2B of the Fourth Schedule to the Income Tax Act) Process tax deductions for monthly pension arrears for the previous tax years as per tax directive response. Supervision of the staff. Allocate work according to skills and competencies of subordinates. Manage staff performance. Develop, train and coach Maintain discipline. Ensure that subordinates are informed about changes in work environment or management decisions.

Requirements:
A relevant three year National Diploma/B Degree in Finance Management or equivalent (at least 360 credits). Minimum of 3 years’ experience within Finance environment of which 2 years should be in supervisory role OR 5 years appropriate experience within the Finance environment. Computer literacy which includes a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of Income Tax Act and the interpretation thereof. Knowledge of the Pension Fund Act. Knowledge of the Retirement Fund. Knowledge of the GEP Law. Knowledge of the PFMA. Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal. Good Interpersonal skills. Coaching. Numeracy skills. Methodical skills. Integrity/Reliability and Honesty. Quality orientation. Team orientation. Service orientation. Good Leadership qualities.