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x4 Investigative Auditing Positions at SARS

admin July 15, 2023

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DEADLINE: 18 July 2023

x4 Investigative Auditing Positions at SARS

Position Reports to: Operational Lead: Investigations
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: 1 Kwa-Zulu Natal, 1 Gauteng South, 1 North West (Mmabatho), 1 Gauteng Central
Advert Closing Date: 18 July 2023

About the Position

SARS is making an exciting opportunity available for a highly skilled, experienced and results driven investigative auditor with sound judgement, strong business acumen and who ideally displays an ability to operate under limited supervision. The auditor is expected to contribute towards our higher purpose and service orientation by conducting audits across multiple tax types. Finally, s/he will function within a small team of like-minded individuals focussing on selected projects intended to not only assist in reducing the tax gap but also in supporting governments tax compliance strategy.

Job Purpose

To plan and conduct standard and moderate audits across multiple tax types, multiple periods with multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, under limited supervision, in compliance with all legislative requirements.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Audit, Tax or Accounting AND 3-4 years’ experience in multiple tax types, of which 1-2 years ideally at knowledge worker level

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years experience in Audit, Tax or Accounting in multiple tax types

Minimum Functional Requirements

Applicable to Investigative Audit in either Tax, Customs or Excise business environments.

Job Outputs:

Process

Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
Conduct end-to-end query resolution relating to audits conducted, including finalisation of objections and appeals.
Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
Protect local industries that could be affected by the illicit market which will result in low revenue collection due to Fiscus.
Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions