Job Description

Job Title: Auditor: Level 3 (x6) (Fixed Term Contract)
Position Reports to: Programme Head: Office of the DC (TE&O)
Division: Taxpayer Engagement & Operations
Location: Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 29 June 2025
About the Position
This special project aims to review and inspect the population of taxpayer accounts that were impaired during the 2023/24 financial year, as indicated in the SARS Annual Report. The project will guide the relevant business units in concluding these accounts, either by reinstating them for further collection actions or writing them off. We are seeking candidates with in-depth knowledge of the SARS Tax Administration Act (TAAct) and other relevant tax legislation.
Job Purpose
To independently plan and conduct complex audits across multiple tax types, multiple periods with multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough reviews of impaired taxpayer accounts in line with SARS guidelines.
• Apply knowledge of the SARS TAAct to determine account resolutions and compliance.
• Liaise with business units to facilitate decisions on account reinstatement or write-off.
• Provide technical support and expertise in tax matters to ensure accurate reporting and decision-making.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation outlining the findings of the review process.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure the effective resolution of impaired accounts.
• Advise and guide business units on tax compliance matters and regulations.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Audit / Accounting / Debt Management / similar with 5 - 7 years' experience in an Audit / Debt environment, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 10 years Audit / Debt Management experience, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level. Must have knowledge and experience of the Taact and other relevant tax legislation.
Job Outputs:
Process

• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job in order to perform contracted work outputs and report on and escalate any shortfalls.
• Plan and conduct multiple tax audits on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance to the relevant acts.
• Lead, plan and conduct full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work. (I)
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
• Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives. (I)
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. (I)
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. (I)
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. (I)
• Accumulate information to report on work progress and use for decision making purposes and the identification of improvement opportunities. (I)
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. (I)
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. (I)
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation. (I)

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation. (I)

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives. (I)
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. (I)

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs. (I)

Client

• Plan, conduct and lead full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. (I)

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability (V)
• Honesty and Integrity (V)
• Fairness and Transparency (V)
• Respect (V)
• Trust(V)
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Conceptual Ability
• Drive for Results
• Organisational Awareness
• Persuasion Ability
• Problem Solving and Analysis

Technical competencies

• Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements (FS)
• Audit Methodology
• Business Acumen
• Business Knowledge
• Customer Liaison
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Planning and Organising
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Quality Orientation
• Reporting
• Risk Identification

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

Employment Equity
The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.