Administrative Officer - Accounting & Tax Industry

Zeminwe Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Administrative Officer for a dynamic Accounting & Tax firm in Cape Town. The role includes supporting financial operations, handling eFiling, and conducting company registrations. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills in English and Afrikaans. Competitive salary offered with flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Supportive collaborative team culture

Opportunity to grow with a small ambitious company

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.
• Proactive solutions-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting and tax operations through high-level administrative duties.
• Handle company registrations and amendments.
• Conduct detailed company information reports.
• Manage SARS eFiling for tax returns and compliance.
• Maintain accurate tax data.
• Submit annual returns via SARS and CIPC portals.
• Assist with basic financial documentation and recordkeeping.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans

Proven experience in administrative roles within accounting/tax environments

Familiarity with CIPC, SARS, and eFiling platforms

Financial background or understanding of basic accounting principles

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Location : Durbanville Western Cape

Salary : R20000 / month negotiable based on experience

Flexible working hours

Zeminwe Recruitment is looking for an Administrative Officer for a fast-growing Accounting & Tax firm to support their financial team. The company serve small medium and large businesses with excellence. If youre detail-oriented organized and have strong verbal and written communication skills we are looking for you.

Key Responsibilities

Youll play a pivotal role in supporting our accounting and tax operations through high-level administrative duties including :

• CIPC Registrations Handling company registrations and amendments
• Company Searches Conducting and compiling detailed company information reports
• eFiling Submissions Managing SARS eFiling for tax returns and compliance
• SARS Capturing Inputting and maintaining accurate tax data
• Annual Returns Submitting annual returns via SARS and CIPC portals
• Ad Hoc Admin Tasks Drafting letters managing correspondence and supporting day-to-day operations
• Financial Admin Support Assisting with basic financial documentation and recordkeeping

Ideal Candidate Profile

Were looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a proactive solutions-driven mindset.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans
• Proven experience in administrative roles within accounting / tax environments
• Familiarity with CIPC SARS and eFiling platforms
• Financial background or understanding of basic accounting principles
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
• Self-motivated reliable and able to work independently

What We Offer

• Competitive salary : R20000 / month (negotiable based on experience)
• Flexible working hours
• Supportive collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to grow with a small but ambitious company

How to Apply

Send your CV to with the subject line : Application Administrative Officer

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Fiscal Management,Microsoft Access,Employee Evaluation,Military Experience,Business Management,Strategic Planning,Project Management Software,Administrative Experience,Budgeting,Human Resources,Financial Management,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1