Tax Administrator

Ca Support Cc; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Ca Support Cc in Cape Town CBD seeks a detail-oriented Tax Compliance Administrator to support SARS administration, tax registrations and return preparation across a portfolio of entities, trusts and individuals.

The role involves managing SARS correspondence, updating taxpayer profiles on eFiling, compiling schedules, and assisting with compliance responses and audits, while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and timely delivery in a busy family office environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Taxation, Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years' experience in a tax administration or tax compliance environment.
• Working knowledge of SARS eFiling and SARS administrative processes.
• Experience dealing with individuals, companies and trusts.
• Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• SARS Administration & Compliance: Manage SARS correspondence and incoming communications.
• Follow up on outstanding SARS matters via the SARS Contact Centre and other communication channels.
• Escalate unresolved matters where required.
• Prepare and submit complaints to the Tax Ombud when necessary.
• Schedule and attend SARS appointments.
• Maintain and update taxpayer registration information and registered particulars.
• Assist with public officer updates and taxpayer profile maintenance.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Tax/Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

SARS eFiling

Job description

TAX ADMINISTRATOR

Cape Town CBD

A prominent family office responsible for managing the financial, tax and administrative affairs of a diversified group of companies, trusts and investment structures is seeking to appoint a detail-oriented Tax Compliance Administrator. The successful candidate will provide administrative and compliance support across a portfolio of companies, trusts and individuals, ensuring efficient interaction with SARS, accurate maintenance of taxpayer records, and timely preparation and submission of tax-related documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

SARS Administration & Compliance

• Manage and monitor SARS correspondence and incoming communications.
• Follow up on outstanding SARS matters via the SARS Contact Centre and other communication channels.
• Escalate unresolved matters where required.
• Prepare and submit complaints to the Tax Ombud when necessary.
• Schedule and attend SARS appointments.
• Maintain and update taxpayer registration information and registered particulars.
• Assist with public officer updates and taxpayer profile maintenance.

Tax Registrations, Amendments & Deregistrations

• Attend to registrations and amendments for various tax types.
• Prepare and submit applications for deregistration of Income Tax, VAT and PAYE accounts.
• Process trust registrations and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate taxpayer records on SARS eFiling.

Tax Return Preparation & Compliance Support

• Prepare draft individual income tax returns.
• Prepare draft company income tax returns.
• Prepare draft provisional tax returns for individuals, companies and trusts.
• Prepare VAT, PAYE and dividend tax returns.
• Compile supporting schedules and tax working papers.
• Assist with responses to SARS verification and audit queries.

eFiling Administration

• Manage taxpayer profiles on SARS eFiling.
• Add, invite and maintain users and client access.
• Update banking details, addresses and contact information.
• Obtain tax compliance status letters, tax clearance certificates and related documentation.

Client Onboarding & Tax Administration

• Perform tax compliance and hygiene checks for new entities and individuals.
• Compile onboarding summaries and identify compliance risks.
• Request statements of account, notices of registration and other SARS documentation.
• Prepare supporting documentation, resolutions, powers of attorney and declarations.

Tax Residency & Specialised Tax Matters

• Assist with cessation of South African tax residency applications.
• Attend to requests for remission of administrative penalties.
• Process payment reallocations and related SARS requests.
• Assist with various ad hoc tax administration matters across the family office portfolio.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant qualification in Taxation, Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years' experience in a tax administration or tax compliance environment.
• Working knowledge of SARS eFiling and SARS administrative processes.
• Experience dealing with individuals, companies and trusts.
• Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and confidential information.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.