Finance/Accounting Graduate - Tax and Compliance

RecruitAGraduate; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a detail-oriented finance graduate for a 12-month contract in Cape Town. The role includes supporting SARS-related administration for tax compliance, updating documentation for individuals and trusts, and preparing materials for audits. Candidates must have an accounting degree, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage time effectively. This opportunity offers valuable experience in tax administration while working independently and accurately.

Qualifications

• Completion of accounting articles advantageous.
• Background in or understanding of taxation beneficial.
• Clear credit and criminal record (FIC compliant).
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Register individuals and trusts for tax.
• Update tax representatives and manage related documentation.
• Coordinate the transfer of eFiling profiles.
• Schedule and attend SARS meetings where required.
• Prepare, archive, and scan documentation for audits.
• Provide general administrative support to the tax team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Understanding of taxation

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

Tools

Tax software

Job description

A reputable financial services company is looking for a detail-oriented and organised finance or accounting graduate to join their team on a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will provide support with SARS-related administration for individuals and trusts, ensuring compliance and assisting the team with essential documentation, registrations, and profile updates. This role offers valuable exposure to a wide range of tax administration processes and is ideal for a proactive and reliable individual who can work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Registering individuals and trusts for tax
• Updating tax representatives and managing related documentation
• Coordinating the transfer of eFiling profiles
• Scheduling and attending SARS meetings (where required)
• Preparing, archiving, and scanning documentation for audits
• Providing general administrative support to the tax team

Requirements

• Accounting degree or diploma (completion of accounting articles advantageous)
• Background in or understanding of taxation beneficial
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (particularly Excel); familiarity with tax software advantageous
• Strong administrative, organisational, and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Clear credit and criminal record (FIC compliant)
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle