Tax Administration Specialist

Merand Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Merand Recruitment is seeking an experienced Tax Administrator for a hands-on role in a professional services environment in South Africa. You will handle provisional tax, SARS eFiling, and income tax submissions, while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring accurate SARS compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in tax administration, with proficiency in SARS eFiling, Greatsoft or Caseware, and Excel, and a meticulous, organised approach to deadlines and documentation.

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma or degree, OR strong previous experience in provisional tax administration.
• 3–5 years' experience in a similar tax administration role.
• Practical experience with SARS eFiling, Greatsoft or Caseware, Microsoft Excel.
• Good working knowledge of provisional tax administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit provisional tax returns (IRP6) and process amendments.
• Manage SARS eFiling profiles and tax clearance applications.
• Prepare and submit income tax returns (ITR12, ITR14, IT12EI, ITR12T).
• Handle SARS registrations/deregistrations for Tax, VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, WCA and other taxes.
• Attend to SARS queries, assessments, penalties, verifications, disputes and appeals.
• Request remission of penalties and communicate outcomes to clients.
• Monitor SARS statements of account and follow up on outstanding returns.
• Manage client registration and changes to client details.
• Prepare and submit dividends tax declarations and assist with PBO registrations.
• Coordinate SARS appointments and tax administration for new client take-ons.

Skills

Provisional tax administration

SARS eFiling

Client communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or degree in related field

Tools

SARS eFiling

Greatsoft

Caseware

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Merand Recruitment is seeking an experienced Tax Administrator for a hands-on role in a professional services environment in South Africa. You will handle provisional tax, SARS eFiling, and income tax submissions, while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring accurate SARS compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in tax administration, with proficiency in SARS eFiling, Greatsoft or Caseware, and Excel, and a meticulous, organised approach to deadlines and documentation.