Trust Accountant (JB5362) Newlands Cape Town (Office Based) R32 000 - R38 000 CTC per month Contract - 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025
Trust Accountant required to join the Trust Company Accounting and Tax department. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented client-focused and experienced in trust and company accounting.
Minimum Requirements: Completed finance related degree. 3 or more years experience in Trust accounting and Tax (including investment companies) Offshore entity accounting knowledge of investment accounting and SARS e-filing experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software such as Draftworx & SARS E-filing/Taxware/AccFin. Knowledge of The Trust Property Control Act as well as Companies Act.
Duties and Responsibilities: Compile and process information for annual financial statements and tax returns for trusts and companies ensuring compliance with IFRS for SMEs. Complete and submit annual provisional and statutory tax returns including EMP201 EMP501 VAT201 and VAT501. Manage PAYE VAT and Income Tax registrations and assist administrators with related tasks. Handle SARS reviews audits and client queries promptly and effectively. Support and collaborate with trust officers consultants and colleagues across departments to maintain strong client relationships. Review and present financial statements and tax returns prepared by colleagues. Ensure timely compliance with client tax and reporting deadlines adhering to internal accounting processes. Prepare client quotations source documents and maintain billing targets. Manage trust accounting debtors to prevent overdue accounts working closely with the finance team. Contribute to team targets budgets and overall process quality while reporting to senior management.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs no supporting documentation is required at this point this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer: Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed with no bias. All are considered based on requirements. Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement duties may adjust for client needs. Fair process: Fair assessment only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume. Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info. Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client. Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions. No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY. Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.