Tax Administrator

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Sandton

On-site

ZAR 145,080 - 223,200

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A professional firm in Sandton seeks a Tax Administrator to manage tax compliance and administration tasks. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of tax experience. Responsibilities include preparing various tax returns, processing registrations, and supporting senior consultants. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where you can develop specialized skills in tax administration. Interested candidates should submit their CV and connect with Lidene Pienaar via LinkedIn.

Qualifications

Minimum one year of experience in a tax environment is required.
Must be target and deadline driven.
Experience with tax software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Handle preparation and submission of various tax returns.
Serve as contact point for correspondence with SARS and clients.
Process VAT, Income Tax, and PAYE registrations.
Complete EMP501 reconciliations and apply for Tax Clearance Pins.
Handle SARS queries via online platforms and onsite visits.
Assist Senior Tax Consultants with tax administration.

Skills

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Education

Tax related degree (advantageous)

Tools

Greatsoft

E-Filing

EasyFile

Excel

Job description

Career Opportunity: Tax Administrator

Location: Sandton, Gauteng (GP)
Salary: R13,000.00 – R20,000.00 CTC per month (Depending on experience and academic achievements)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a highly motivated and meticulous individual with a minimum of one year's experience in a tax environment, ready to specialize in tax compliance and administration?

Our client, a professional firm in the Sandton area, is seeking a Tax Administrator to manage crucial daily tax compliance and administrative tasks for a diverse client base. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and develop specialized skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Return Preparation: Handle the preparation and submission of various returns, including:
- Small Company tax returns (ITR14), including nil returns.
- Individual income tax returns (ITR12) for salary earners.
- Nil Provisional returns (ITR12).
- Trust returns (ITR12T) – a significant part of the role.
- Process Nil IRP6's.
SARS & Client Correspondence: Serve as the contact point for correspondence with SARS and clients regarding registrations and general queries.
Registrations & Compliance: Process VAT, Income Tax, and PAYE registrations and de-registrations.
Reconciliations & Clearances: Complete EMP501 reconciliations and apply for Tax Clearance Pins.
Query Resolution: Handle SARS queries via online platforms, Zoom/Teams, and onsite visits.
Team Support: Be willing to learn from Senior Tax Consultants and assist them with day‑to‑day tax administration.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience: Must have at least one year of experience in a tax environment (Crucial requirement).
Skills & Attributes: Must be target and deadline driven.
Education (Advantageous): Studying a Tax related degree.
Software (Advantageous): Experience in Greatsoft, E-Filing, EasyFile, and Excel is beneficial.