Auditor Level 3 (9motnhs Contract) at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

• To independently identify compliance and revenue enhancement / protection opportunities with the aim of piloting identified cases to evaluate whether regional implementation may be recommended.  To plan and conduct verifications, as well as limited scope audits, across multiple tax types within multiple periods and multiple risks while understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Finance/ Accounting/Tax/Audit (NQF7) AND 5-7 years in Taxation or Audit experience, of which 2-3 years at functional Audit level

#ALTERNATIVE

• Senior Certificate (NQF4) AND 10 years in Taxation or Audit experience of which 2-3 years at functional Audit level

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 to perform contracted work outputs and report on and
• Escalate any shortfalls.
• Plan and conduct multiple tax audits/verifications on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance to the relevant acts.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
• Execute specialist input through investigation &opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• 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 specialization

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics processes within area of specialization.

People

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

Finance

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Identify, plan and conduct and verifications and limited scope 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.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements
• Business Knowledge
• Audit Methodology
• Quality Orientation
• Customer Liaison
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Planning and Organising
• Business Acumen
• Risk Identification

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential