Tax Administrator

We are seeking a detail-oriented Tax Administrator to provide administrative and compliance support to the Tax Department. The role will assist with preparing submitting tracking and following up on tax-related matters for clients ensuring accurate records timeous submissions and effective communication in line with internal procedures and SARS requirements.

The successful candidate will support the Tax and Accounting Department by assisting with tax returns SARS registrations and queries client follow-ups document management compliance tracking and general departmental administration.

• Provide tax administration and client support for individuals companies trusts and other client entities.
  
• Maintain accurate client tax records update client information and follow up on outstanding documents and information.
  
• Assist with the preparation checking and submission support of income tax and provisional tax returns where required.
  
• Assist with SARS registrations profile updates correspondence verifications reviews audits and related queries.
  
• Monitor tax deadlines compliance schedules outstanding submissions payments and SARS responses.
  
• Escalate complex tax matters approaching deadlines or compliance risks to the relevant senior team member.
  
• Maintain organised electronic and/or physical tax files including returns assessments correspondence payment confirmations and supporting documents.
  
• Support internal tax department administration and perform additional tax administration tasks as requested by management.
  

Minimum Qualifications/Certifications:

• Grade 12 / Matric.
  
• Certificate diploma or studies towards a qualification in taxation accounting bookkeeping or financial administration would be advantageous.
  
• Basic knowledge of SARS eFiling is advantageous.
  
• Experience working with GreatSoft
  
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Excel Outlook and Word.
  

Minimum Experience:

• 1 to 3 years experience in tax administration accounting administration or a similar administrative role.
  
• Experience working on SARS eFiling
  
• Experience with GreatSoft
  
• Experience handling client documentation deadline tracking filing and follow-ups.
  
• Experience in an accounting audit tax or professional services environment would be beneficial.
  

Knowledge Skills and Attributes:

• Knowledge of tax administration processes and SARS compliance requirements would be beneficial.
  
• Strong attention to detail accuracy and follow-up.
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to monitor deadlines prioritise tasks and work under pressure during peak tax periods.
  
• Professional handling of confidential client tax and financial information.
  
• Reliable organised accountable and able to provide accurate administrative support to the tax team.