Senior Trust Accountant

Tax Consulting South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Trust Accountant with at least 5 years of experience in trust accounting and tax reporting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing trust financial statements, handling trust tax matters, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker to make a significant impact within the firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in trust accounting and tax reporting.
• Strong knowledge of trust tax compliance and trust structures.
• Understanding of SARS Third-Party Data Reporting for trusts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trust administration statements and financial statements.
• Draft Trust Distribution and Attribution Schedules.
• Engage with multiple brands to provide financial insights.

Skills

Trust accounting

Tax reporting

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient with accounting software

Excel proficiency

Emotional resilience

Adaptability

Strategic mindset

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Location: Cape Town / George / Bryanston

Are you a driven Senior Trust Accountant with a passion for financial excellence and a deep expertise in trusts?

Tax Consulting is seeking an accomplished professional with at least 5 years of experience in trust accounting and tax reporting to join our team. The ideal candidate will specialise in preparing trust administration statements, trust financial statements, and trust tax computations, with strong knowledge in trust tax compliance and trust structures.

This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking individual who thrives in dynamic environments, brings fresh ideas to the table, and is ready to make an impact from day one. At Tax Consulting, you will engage with multiple brands and provide critical financial insights to drive growth.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a CA(SA) qualification or be a Senior Trust Accountant with 5+ years of experience.
• Specialise in trust accounting, tax reporting, and trust administration, including drafting trust financial statements, preparing S7(C) calculations, and Trust Distribution and Attribution Schedules.
• Be knowledgeable in the Trust Property Control Act, trust deed and will interpretation, and trust tax matters.
• Have a strong understanding of SARS Third-Party Data Reporting for trusts, including IT3(t), IT3(d), FATCA, and CRS compliance.
• Possess strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Be proficient with accounting software and Excel, with a solid technical grasp of trust-related financial matters.
• Have excellent communication skills for collaborating across teams.
• Be able to handle pressure with emotional resilience and adaptability.
• Have a strategic mindset and the ability to elevate client offerings through trust expertise.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we would be delighted to hear from you.