Senior Tax Administrator at Hire Resolve

• Are you a highly experienced and registered Tax Practitioner looking to step into a senior, full-time role within a top-tier accounting firm environment?
• Our client, a prestigious and well-established Audit and Accounting firm, is seeking a Tax Senior Administrator to join their specialist team in Century City, Cape Town. This is a pivotal role for a senior professional ready to manage complex tax portfolios and ensure superior compliance and advisory service delivery.

Key Role Details

• Position: Tax Senior Administrator
• Location: Century City, Cape Town
• Work Style: Full-Time, On-Site
• Salary: Highly Competitive Market-Related CTC Package
• Seniority: Experienced/Qualified

What You Will Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

• Tax Compliance Management: Oversee and manage the full tax compliance cycle for a portfolio of diverse corporate and individual clients (Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, etc.).
• Review & Quality Control: Conduct high-level review of all tax calculations, returns, and submissions prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and adherence to SARS regulations and current legislation.
• Tax Advisory & Consulting: Assist partners and directors with complex tax opinions, structuring advice, and research on technical tax matters (Corporate Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Deferred Tax).
• Audit Support: Represent clients and liaise directly with SARS to manage and resolve queries, audits, and disputes, demonstrating expert knowledge of the Tax Administration Act.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as a primary point of contact for senior clients, providing proactive tax planning and reporting advice.
• Mentorship & Training: Provide guidance, technical training, and mentorship to junior staff within the tax and accounting departments.

Minimum Requirements

• Mandatory Qualification: Must be a Registered Tax Practitioner with SARS.
• Experience (Mandatory): Extensive, proven experience (5+ years preferred) in a dedicated Tax role within a reputable Audit or Accounting Firm environment.
• Technical Expertise: Deep and current knowledge of South African tax legislation (Income Tax Act, VAT Act, TAA).
• Education: Relevant B.Com/Honours degree in Taxation or Accounting.
• Key Skills: Exceptional analytical ability, high level of proficiency in tax software and MS Excel, and superior written and verbal communication skills.