Fund Accounting Administrator

Apex Group Ltd; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fund administration seeks a Tax Administrator to manage tax registrations, returns, and queries. The role requires experience with SARS E-filing and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional service and support.

Qualifications

• Experience in provisional tax administration and SARS E-filing.
• Able to handle tax related issues in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Fund tax registrations, returns, and queries.
• Preparation and submission of Income Tax Returns.
• Assist with preparation of audit information.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Good communication skills

Planning and organising skills

Time Management

Education

Relevant diploma (Finance/Tax related)

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally, and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our dedicated team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Summary:

Fund tax registrations, returns, and queries. Adhoc responsibility limited to areas of accounting records and financial records.

Job specification

• Income tax registration, deregistration, and name changes
• Managing emails, calls, and appointments with SARS Agents
• Registration of funds on SARS e-filing platform, and ensure activation of all taxes (DWT/IWT)
• Maintaining changes on e-filing system
• Keeping up to date on SARS correspondence
• Attend to any E-filing queries
• Preparation of SARS Power of Attorney documents
• Verification of documents and activations to SARS when requested
• All queries relating to SARS registration process
• Completion of SARS returns relating to funds
• Maintaining fund register
• Preparation and submission of Income Tax Returns
• Responsible for filing all supporting documentation
• Responding to and working through tax queries from SARS
• Uploading of supporting documentation required during verification and/or audit processes
• Submission of Income Tax returns for all Funds and verifying correctness of assessments issued by SARS
• Managing tracking spreadsheets, tracking of queries, audits, objections etc.
• System maintenance
• Any other administrative processes associated to the above

Audit and year-end

• Assists with preparation of audit information where required
• Special projects
• Assists in this area where required

Adhoc

• Assist with bookkeeping functions as and when required
• Assists in other areas of finance team where required

Strategic and other areas

• Participates in meetings
• Basic communication required
• Decision-making is limited to timing, speed, and quality of subject matter
• Basic knowledge on subject matter is required
• Carries out principles from policies and strategy
• No ability to influence others

Job Evaluation Criteria

• Relevant diploma (Finance/Tax related)

Experience Required:

• Experience in provisional tax administration and SARS E-filing
• Able to handle tax related issues in a timely manner
• Process driven and pay close attention to detail
• Previous experience dealing directly with SARS and addressing queries

Critical Competencies & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Income Tax Act and Tax Administration
• SARS e-filing knowledge
• An understanding of the accounting functions associated with tax administration

Skills

• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Planning and organising skills
• Time Management

Attributes

• Methodical
• Focused
• Deadline oriented
• Accurate
• Team player

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.