AVAKA Financial Services
South AfricaRecurring compliance control

Tax process reviewStrengthen the process behind recurring tax compliance.

We examine how source data, calculations, review controls, submissions and evidence retention work together, then prioritise changes that reduce recurring compliance risk.

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Tax process review

A review of tax data, ownership, calculations, approvals and evidence across the compliance cycle.

Questions this service answers

A precise scope starts with the right question.

  1. 01

    Where can incomplete data or unclear ownership affect tax outcomes?

  2. 02

    Are calculations and returns subject to visible review and approval?

  3. 03

    Which recurring control improvements will reduce deadline pressure?

Defined outputs

Evidence designed for action.

Final coverage follows the agreed target, authority, materiality and evidence available. These are the core outputs around which the engagement is built.

  • 01

    Tax process and responsibility map

  • 02

    Data, calculation and review-control findings

  • 03

    Compliance evidence requirements

  • 04

    Prioritised tax-process improvement plan

Delivery discipline

A method that protects the conclusion.

  1. 01

    Gather

    Establish the record

    Confirm the period, transaction context, source data and required evidence.

  2. 02

    Reconcile

    Connect accounting to tax

    Trace calculations, adjustments and positions to complete supporting records.

  3. 03

    Review

    Challenge gaps and judgement

    Resolve inconsistencies, document assumptions and confirm responsibilities.

  4. 04

    Submit

    Control the deadline

    Prepare the response or filing pack and retain a clear evidence trail.

Reference points

Criteria agreed before testing begins.

  • Applicable South African tax legislation
  • SARS requirements and guidance
  • Entity-specific tax policies and governance

Applicability and final criteria are confirmed during engagement scoping.

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Related services

09.01Tax calculation and compliance supportPreparation and review support for tax calculations, schedules, reconciliations and compliance evidence.09.02Tax audit supportStructured preparation of records, reconciliations and response information for a tax authority review.

Start with the target

Define what this tax process review needs to prove.

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