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.
  

Requirements

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.