Tax Administrator -R18K

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

Job summary

An established auditing and advisory firm in Cape Town is seeking a Tax Administrator to support their Tax department with various administrative functions including registrations with SARS, handling client queries, and ensuring smooth tax operations. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role and strong organizational skills. The position is pivotal to the efficiency of tax administration in the organization.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Group Life Cover

Pension Fund

Qualifications

• At least 2 - 3 years’ experience in tax administration related role.
• Able to work independently of supervision.
• Ability to manage work deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Registration and deregistration of all tax types with SARS.
• Completion of statutory returns when required.
• Attending to client queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive work ethic

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Education

Minimal tertiary qualification in administration or relevant field

Job description

Overview

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

Qualifications and 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 be approachable and well presented.

Company Benefits

• Medical Aid
• Group Life Cover
• Pension Fund