The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is seeking motivated and results-driven individuals to join their team as Auditor Compliance Audit Level 1. This temporary role is critical for enhancing SARS operations through rigorous compliance audits. The position is a 9-month contract, ending on 31 March 2025.
Job Details
- Requisition ID: 9623
- Posted Date: 15/07/2024
- Location: SARS Pretoria Landbank Office
- Application Deadline: 19 July 2024
Key Responsibilities
The primary objective of this role is to conduct standard limited scope audits or verifications based on risk profiles, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This includes planning, executing, and reporting audit findings to enhance the operational efficiency of SARS.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
Option 1:
- National Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or Auditing (NQF6)
- 2-3 years of experience in an Auditing/Finance environment, including 1-2 years at a knowledge worker level
Option 2:
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4)
- 5 years of experience in an Auditing/Finance environment, including 1-2 years at a knowledge worker level
Core Responsibilities
- Process Management: Stay updated on relevant acts, legislation, and regulations impacting your work.
- Compliance Monitoring: Identify and report potential breaches of regulations, policies, SOPs, and conduct standards.
- Audit Execution: Conduct standard limited scope audits to ensure compliance with relevant laws.
- Work Planning: Effectively plan and organize work tasks within your area.
- Committee Submissions: Prepare and present submissions to the interest and penalty committee.
- Accountability: Deliver contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards, and client service targets.
- Reporting: Gather information and provide reports with recommendations relevant to your expertise.
- Risk Identification: Apply practical knowledge to identify trends and potential risks.
- Communication: Convey situational interpretations and judgments regarding work outputs and queries.
- Legislative Application: Correctly apply applicable legislation, including policies, procedures, and SOPs, in work delivery.
- Continuous Improvement: Enhance quality and service delivery through effective planning and scheduling of activities.
- Change Implementation: Implement process and procedural changes and support new requirements.
Governance and Compliance
- Compliance: Adhere to governance and compliance procedures and processes specific to your specialization.
- Risk Management: Continuously identify and escalate risks.
People Management
- Relationship Building: Foster productive working relationships with team members, Ops manager, and key business stakeholders.
- Team Collaboration: Maintain effective working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
Financial Management
- Cost Management: Follow organizational policies and procedures to ensure cost-effectiveness and reduce financial expenses.
Client Services
- Service Excellence: Promote a culture of service excellence, build positive relationships, and provide opportunities for feedback and exceptional service.
- Customer Support: Understand and adhere to customer service delivery, offering specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Behavioral Competencies
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountability
- Conceptual Ability
- Organizational Awareness
- Trust
- Respect
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Learning
- Sustainability
- Honesty and Integrity
- Teamwork
Technical Competencies
- Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and comprehensive reports.
- Policies and Procedures: Understand and apply functional policies and procedures.
- Financial Accounting: Apply financial accounting principles and practices.
- Operational Audit: Effectively conduct operational audits.
- Business Knowledge: Understand the business context and environment.
- Efficiency Improvement: Identify and implement efficiency enhancements.
Compliance Competency
- Security Clearance: GOC Confidential
Employment Equity
SARS is dedicated to promoting employment equity. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and/or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. Appointment is subject to suitable references and security clearance where applicable.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply by the closing date, 19 July 2024, through the SARS career portal. Ensure you meet the minimum qualifications and experience requirements before applying. This position presents an exciting opportunity to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of SARS operations. If you are a motivated, self-driven individual with relevant experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply and join the SARS team.
For more information on how to apply, visit the SARS website or contact the SARS Pretoria Landbank Office directly. Seize this opportunity to advance your career in the auditing and finance sector with one of South Africa’s leading governmental organizations.