Tax Administrator

GAS Accounting; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

GAS Accounting in Sandton seeks a Tax Administrator to manage tax compliance for a diverse SME client base. The role involves preparing and reviewing income tax returns (VAT, corporate, personal), SARS correspondence, and ensuring timely statutory filings from our Sandton head office.

You will keep up to date with SARS changes, assist with CIPC filings, and maintain corporate registers while handling deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tax administration.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance processes.
• Excellent understanding of eFiling.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Correspond with SARS.
• Assist with SARS and general tax queries.
• Assist with ad hoc tax tasks.
• Maintain understanding of SARS procedures.
• Assist with CIPC filing.
• Investigate and address non-compliance issues with CIPC and SARS.
• Quality review of CIPC and SARS communications.
• Stay updated on Income Tax Act changes and implications for clients.
• Handle deadlines in a fast-paced environment while delivering quality work.
• Maintain corporate registers (share, director, member).
• Assist with tax and secretarial compliance of companies.
• Manage beneficial ownership disclosures for various entities.
• Update electronic company registers and prepare resolutions.

Skills

Tax compliance

eFiling

Office 365

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

Office 365

Job description

The Tax Administrator plays a central role in managing tax compliance and CIPC secretarial obligations on behalf of GAS Accounting's diverse SME client base. Based full-time at our Sandton head office, this role is responsible for preparing and reviewing income tax returns (VAT, corporate and personal), corresponding directly with SARS, and staying on top of statutory filing deadlines to ensure clients remain compliant and enjoy peace of mind.

Key Responsibilities

• Correspond with SARS
• Assist with SARS and general tax queries
• Assist with ad hoc tax tasks
• Maintain a good understanding of SARS procedures
• Assist with CIPC filing
• Investigate and identify requirements to address process or system constraints resulting in CIPC and SARS non-compliance
• Quality review of all CIPC and SARS communication
• Keep up to date with changes to legislation relating to the Income Tax Act and advise the business on the practical impact of the changes
• Work under pressure with deadlines in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional quality work
• Maintain all relevant corporate registers, including share registers, director registers and member registers
• Assist with tax and secretarial compliance of companies
• Manage beneficial ownership disclosures for different entity types at CIPC and/or the Master of the High Court
• Update electronic company registers
• Prepare and maintain resolutions relating to registration and amendments

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tax administration, preferably within an accounting firm or payroll service provider.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance processes.
• Expert understanding of eFiling, and proficient in Office 365.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple client and meet strict deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and employees at all levels.
• Membership with SAIT or another recognised professional body would be advantageous.