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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.