Tax Compliance Officer
- Function
- Finance/Administration
- Facility
- Head Office
- Position
- Tax Compliance Officer
- Introduction
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The vacancy assists for a Tax Compliance Officer based at Life Healthcare Head Office, in Dunkeld, reporting to the Tax Manager, Southern Africa. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring tax compliance across all taxes for a portfolio of companies within the Life Healthcare Group.
- Critical Outputs
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- Assist with calculation and reviewing of all income tax calculations for business units within the Life Healthcare Group.
- Completing and submitting corporate income tax returns for all Healthcare South African companies as required within a specified timeframe.
- Calculation and disclosure of deferred tax in terms of IAS12 on group and business unit level.
- Calculating and submitting of all provisional tax and dividend withholding tax payments.
- Co-ordinating and resolving all tax queries with South African Revenue Services (SARS).
- Reconcile income tax accounts of business units with SARS.
- Calculating and submitting VAT reconciliations for VAT return submissions.
- Supporting the FSC with VAT issues and coordinate responses to SARS queries.
- Supporting Human Resources with PAYE issues and coordinate responses to SARS queries.
- Assist with research and advising on tax matters, including new tax developments.
- Presenting training and updating the business on relevant tax matters.
- Assist with various projects within the group tax department as well as statutory reporting requirements.
- Maintaining an ongoing professional relationship with SARS and specifically the company’s client relationship officer at the Large Business Centre.
- Requirements
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- Com Honours with 2 years experience as a minimum or
- A recently qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
- Corporate tax administration experience is advantageous
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and SARS eFiling. Previous experience in SAP would be an advantage
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel when necessary
- Competencies
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- Financial acumen
- Ability to analyse, model, and interpret data
- Problem-solving skills
- Ethical behaviour
- Verbal, written communication, and presentations skills
- Attention to detail
- Learning and researching
- Planning and organising
- Organisational awareness
- Relationship-building
- Stakeholder responsiveness
- Self-starter and ability to work independently
- careers@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Monday, November 3, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.