Specialist: Audit (VAT) Jobs

Specialist: Audit (VAT)

Employer: South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Job Type: Full Time
Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree/Higher National Certificate/Matric
Required Experience: 8-15 years (VAT specialization)
Location: South Africa

Role Summary

Lead complex VAT audits across multiple tax periods, ensuring compliance with legislation while identifying cross-tax implications. Drive revenue protection through strategic risk assessment and audit execution.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) + 8-10 years corporate VAT experience (3-4 years at specialist level)
• OR Senior Certificate (NQF 4) + 15 years corporate VAT experience (3-4 years at specialist level)

Core Responsibilities

Audit Leadership:

• Conduct full-cycle audits from planning to finalization
• Identify compliance risks across multiple tax types
• Develop audit strategies for complex multi-period cases

Compliance & Revenue Protection:

• Detect non-compliance patterns through data analysis
• Raise credible tax assessments to support collections
• Provide debt recovery support through evidence documentation

Technical Leadership:

• Mentor junior audit team members
• Propose legislative improvements to close loopholes
• Maintain expertise on VAT regulations and audit methodologies

Essential Competencies

Behavioral:
Analytical Thinking · Compliance Focus · Ethical Leadership · Problem Solving · Results Driven

Technical:
Advanced VAT Legislation Knowledge · Audit Management · Financial Analysis · Risk Assessment · Process Optimization

Application Process

Submit applications through the SARS careers portal by 15 August 2025.

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