Tax Administrator

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.
• 35 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.

TO APPLY:

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

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Finance
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1