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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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.


• 3–5 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.

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