Tax Administrator

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Administrator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax administration, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to managing client queries and tax submissions. This role involves handling various tax-related responsibilities, ensuring compliance with SARS regulations, and providing exceptional service to clients. If you are driven and detail-focused, this opportunity may be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Relevant experience in tax administration will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Updating registered details on SARS e-filing.
• Submitting tax returns for individuals, trusts, and companies.
• Managing estate tax matters, including post-death registrations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Proactive Approach

Education

Matric certificate with Mathematics and Accounting

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Tax Administrator Cape Town (Northern Suburbs)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Tax Administrator to join our client's team based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have experience in Tax Administration and have a high attention to detail and deadline driven.

• Matric certificate with Mathematics and Accounting
• Minimum of5 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel)
• Relevant experience in tax administration will be advantageous
• Proactive approach with excellent planning and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and quality-focused

Key Responsibilities:

• Updating registered details on SARS e-filing
• Updating banking details (RAV01) and submitting required documentation online
• Managing updates to public officer details and processing name changes (RAV01)
• Handling year-end changes in collaboration with the Secretarial Department
• Responding to client emails, calls, and queries regarding tax matters
• Issuing Provisional Tax letters and following up on payments due
• Issuing Assessment letters and tracking payments/refunds
• Scanning and uploading Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and Tax Computations via SARS e-filing/online query system
• Submitting tax returns for individuals, trusts, and companies (IT12, IT12TR, IT14)
• Managing estate tax matters, including post-death registrations and IT12 submissions
• Handling Foreign Tax Clearance applications
• Processing Customs Registrations
• Applying for Tax Exemptions
• Booking SARS appointments on behalf of clients, preparing necessary documentation, and resolving SARS-related queries
• Registering Trusts for Income Tax online
• Handling deregistrations for Income Tax, VAT, and PAYE with SARS
• Managing e-filing registrations for new clients and transferring profiles