Junior Revenue Analyst at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

• To scrutinize and analyse data and provide actionable intelligence based on their analysis to the Revenue Management and Compliance Division in the gathering of data, conducting data analysis, developing deliverables (written, spread sheet, presentation) and meeting time sensitive delivery goals.

Education and Experience

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Business, Commerce, Economics and / or Management AND 5-7 years revenue analysis experience in a tax or financial environment. 

Alternative

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 10 year’s revenue analysis experience in a tax or financial environment. 

Job Outputs:

Process

• 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.
• To conduct Trend Analysis – execute analysis of baseline data versus current data and make recommendations.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives
• To liaise across other business disciplines to ensure accurate integrated data with a focus on quality and time dimensions.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• To ensure that relevant data is secured, and that confidential information is protected from unauthorised users.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.

Governance

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

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 organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• 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
• Organisational Awareness
• Trust
• Respect
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Honesty and Integrity
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Building Sustainability

Technical competencies

• Financial Acumen
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements
• Business Knowledge
• Efficiency Improvement
• Standard Operating Procedure Compliance
• Economic Research
• Financial Control
• Strong Report Writing & Presentation skills
• Advanced working experience on Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• High numerical and analytical skills with working experience on complex data sets across several dimensions
• General tax knowledge & experience in problem solving, interpersonal and business communication.

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential