Job Purpose
The purpose of the Senior Officer: Risk Profiling is to conduct in-depth risk profiling by identifying tax evasion schemes, analysing non-compliance trends, and recommending legal or procedural interventions—ultimately supporting operational optimisation and strategic enforcement within the risk management framework.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Tax, Accounting or Audit AND 5-7 years' experience within a tax compliance and risk management environment, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level.
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years of related experience within a tax compliance and risk management environment, of which 2 – 3 years at a technically skilled level.
Minimum Functional Requirements
Data Analysis Tools: Proficiency in using data analysis software and tools to identify trends and potential risks.
Risk Management Systems: Familiarity with risk management systems and methodologies.
Technical Reporting: Ability to accumulate and report information for decision-making and identifying improvement opportunities.
IT Skills: Competence in using IT systems relevant to risk profiling and management.
Project Management: Skills in planning and organising work tasks and projects within the area of work.
Job Outputs:
Process
Accumulate information to report on work progress and use it for decision-making purposes 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.
Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in the area of specialisation.
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.
Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process, including risk concern.
Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously; apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
Identify tax evasion schemes and potential risks and recommend legal interventions
Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Plan and organise your own work tasks within your area of work.
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Governance
Ensure that completed work adheres to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within the area of specialisation.
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
Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in the area of accountability.
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
Accountability
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Details
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Conceptual Ability
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust
Technical competencies
Business Knowledge
Data Collection and Analysis
Efficiency Improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
Reporting
Risk Identification
Risk Knowledge
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