Pretoria: Tax Administrator posted by RPO Recruitment

A reputable financial services company is looking for an experienced Tax Administrator with solid hands-on exposure to South African tax compliance and SARS eFiling. The role is office-based in Pretoria and involves managing a large and diverse client tax portfolio, ensuring all statutory obligations are met accurately and on time. Responsibilities: Manage and maintain SARS profiles and tax obligations for a portfolio of approximately 300 clients, including companies, trusts, and individuals Prepare, submit, and manage Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and provisional tax returns via SARS eFiling Monitor filing deadlines and proactively notify clients of upcoming tax obligations Handle SARS queries, audits, and correspondence, ensuring accurate and timeous responses Register and deregister clients for Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and COIDA Manage Public Officer appointments, non-resident applications, and FIA applications Act as the primary point of contact for all tax-related client queries Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and internal teams Provide clear explanations of complex tax matters and offer proactive tax advice Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation, SARS rulings, and court cases Share relevant tax updates internally through training sessions or knowledge-sharing initiatives Requirements: Bachelors degree or diploma in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field (advantageous but not essential) Registered tax practitioner 35 years practical tax experience, with strong focus on SARS eFiling Experience using Greatsoft or similar tax systems In-depth knowledge of South African tax legislation (Income Tax, VAT, PAYE) Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail Effective client communication and negotiation skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver work timeously Benefits Salary: negotiable. Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: . We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.