AUDIT SENIOR

TAX ADMINISTRATOR

Tax Compliance & SARS Administration

Location:

Stellenbosch, Western Cape | Work Arrangement:
In-office | Recruitment:
Honey Recruitment Specialists

Our client, an established professional accounting firm in Stellenbosch, is looking for an experienced and highly organised Tax Administrator to join its team.

The successful candidate will manage a variety of SARS-related administrative and tax compliance functions, assist clients with tax matters and ensure that all submissions, applications and follow-ups are handled accurately and within the required time frames.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience with SARS eFiling, strong administrative skills and the ability to communicate professionally with clients and SARS representatives.

• Manage SARS eFiling queries, correspondence and administrative processes.

• Follow up on outstanding tax matters, refunds, payment allocations and account discrepancies.

• Prepare and submit tax-related applications, including Tax Compliance Status (TCS/TCC) and Approval of International Transfer (AIT) applications.

• Assist with Registered Representative and public officer updates.

• Handle taxpayer registrations, profile amendments and related SARS administration.

• Prepare, process or assist with Dividends Tax and Donations Tax returns.

• Investigate tax penalties and interest and submit requests for remission where appropriate.

• Monitor outstanding cases and elevate unresolved SARS matters.

• Liaise with clients, SARS and internal accounting teams to resolve queries.

• Maintain accurate client records and ensure that supporting documentation is properly filed.

• Monitor deadlines and ensure that all assigned tasks are completed within the required time frames.

• Provide professional client service and regular progress updates.

• At least three years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing or tax administration.

• Practical experience using SARS eFiling.

• Knowledge of South African tax administration and SARS procedures.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.

• Strong administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage confidential financial and client information.

• Experience with Greatsoft or similar accounting practice software will be advantageous.

• Must be able to read, write and communicate fluently in both Afrikaans and English.

• Accurate, methodical and detail-oriented.

• Proactive in following up on outstanding matters.

• Professional when dealing with clients and SARS.

• Able to prioritise multiple tasks and manage deadlines.

• Trustworthy and committed to confidentiality.

• Comfortable working independently and within a professional team.

• Based in-office in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

• This is not a remote or hybrid position.