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Tax Administrator (Fed17)

Overview

Reference
Fed17

Salary
Market Related

Job Location
- South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Sandton

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
22 May 2025

Closing date
29 May 2025 21:59


Fedgroup is looking for a dedicated and detail-driven Tax Administrator to support the day-to-day administration and compliance processes of our trust tax division. This role is ideal for someone who is figures-orientated, highly organised, and enjoys working through tasks independently and thoroughly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparing and submitting trust tax returns (IT12T) via SARS eFiling – eFiling knowledge is essential
  • Finalise figures once investment tax certificates are released in June, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Support the registration of new trusts with SARS, including gathering supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy, and coordinating signatures with the relevant signatory
  • Maintain and organise documentation for SARS correspondence and compliance
  • Track and follow up on outstanding submissions and SARS feedback
  • Support provisional tax calculations and assist with relevant submissions
  • Assist with ad hoc tax administrative support as required

Qualifications and Experience

  • National Diploma or Certificate in Tax, Accounting, or related field
  • 2–4 years' experience in tax administration or SARS processes
  • Proven experience using SARS eFiling
  • A basic understanding of trust taxation and related documentation processes will be advantageous
  • Strong administrative and numerical skills

Key Competencies

  • Attention to Detail: Accuracy in gathering, reviewing, and managing documents is critical
  • Figures Orientated: Comfortable working with numbers and finalising financial figures
  • High Work Ethic: Willing to take ownership and see tasks through with minimal oversight
  • Task-Focused: Able to put their head down and complete detailed work efficiently
  • Accountability: Manages workload responsibly and meets deadlines consistently
  • Discretion: Handles confidential information with integrity
  • Adaptability: Able to support various tax-related functions in a busy environment


Contact information

Wilma Spitsbaard