Senior Tax Administrator

About the Job

RPO Recruitment’s client is looking for a Senior Tax Administrator to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in income tax, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

Prepare and complete income tax returns and provisional tax computations across all tax types.
Perform tax computations including Capital Gains Tax.
Maintain tax records and submissions on SARS e-filing.
Manage a portfolio of clients with varied tax needs.
Ensure compliance in tax and payroll including objections, disputes, registrations, and related queries.
Communicate and correspond with SARS via e-filing and attend in-person visits.
Address IT14SD and verification queries, prepare reconciliations.
Draft responses and gather documentation for SARS verification and audit requests (Income Tax, VAT including customs, and PAYE).
Provide technical tax opinions and conduct research.
Manage Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) applications.
Prepare dividend tax returns.
Consult and meet with clients regarding tax matters.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a tax administration role.
Relevant diploma or qualification in tax or accounting.
Registration as a SARS Tax Practitioner (advantageous).
Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Experience with ProfSoft (advantageous).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.