Tax Administrator

Pro Tem; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing and accounting firm in Cape Town seeks a Tax Administrator to ensure smooth tax administration functions. The role involves registering and deregistering tax types, dealing with SARS, and providing administrative support to the Tax department. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary education in administration, 2-3 years of experience in a related role, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive benefits provided, including medical aid and pension.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Group Life Cover

Pension Fund

Qualifications

• At least 2 - 3 years' experience in a tax administration related role.
• Able to work independently and be proactive in all areas of the role.
• Able to manage work deadlines and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide office support to the Tax department through various administration functions.
• Registration and deregistration of all tax types with SARS.
• Lodging complaints to SARS via e-Filing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Outstanding organisational skills

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Education

Minimal tertiary qualification in administration or relevant field

Tools

Greatsoft

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: TAX ADMINISTRATOR

My client is one of the oldest and largest independent auditing, accounting and advisory firms in Cape Town. As an independent member firm of International, we operate within South Africa with associated independent member firms in Johannesburg and Durban. Integrity, trust and commitment are core values of our firm and have been key features in our ongoing growth and success.

Purpose of the role:

As a Tax Administrator, you will provide office support to the Tax department through the various administration functions. This position is key to ensure that the tax administration function is smooth running and efficient within the organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Registration and deregistration of all tax types with SARS (Income Tax, VAT, PAYE/SDL/UIF and customs)
• UIF and COIDA registrations with the Department of Labour
• Tax clearance certificate applications
• Application for Advance Payment Notifications (APN) on e-Filing
• SARS e-Filing and website navigation (intermediate)
• Completion of statutory returns when required (PAYE, VAT and Corporate Income Tax)
• SARS call centre and email requests to SARS
• Lodging complaints to SARS via e-Filing
• Attending to client queries
• Visiting SARS office when required
• Billing on Greatsoft

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimal tertiary qualification in administration or relevant field is preferable.
• At least 2 - 3 years’ experience in a tax administration related role would be beneficial.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office essentials.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work independently of supervision and be proactive in all areas of the role.
• Outstanding organisational skills.
• Able to manage work deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and Approachable and well presented.

Company Benefits:

• Medical Aid
• Group Life Cover
• Pension Fu