Deceased Estate Administrator

Deceased Estate Administrator
- Salary to be Negotiated within Industry Norms_

Introduction

FDP Administration Services provides Executorship solutions to clients who either have a Will with our firm, die intestate, or we also act as agents under Power of Attorney to appointed executors.

Role Purpose: Estate Administrator

The purpose of the successful estate administrator is to deal with the end-to-end administration of an estate. This might include dealing with all assets /liabilities, finalising all tax obligations, distribute and finalise the estate after receiving the approval of the High Court, either in terms of a Will or the Intestate Succession Act.

Responsibilities and Work outputs:

- General administration of an assigned portfolio of Deceased estates
- Liaising with clients, intermediaries and other institutions
- Collection and sale of investments and assets including properties
- Confirming all vouchers are obtained as required (Debit & Credit)
- Preparing liquidation and distribution account
- Finalising cash statements for distribution purposes
- Ensuring compliance with SARS and obtaining TCC
- Finalising estate and submitting all Masters requirements to archive estate
- Any ad hoc duties and when required

Competencies and experience:

- 3 or more years experience in deceased estate administration
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work using own initiative, prioritize own work and be flexible to changing business and departmental needs
- Ability to work in a team

Education / Professional Qualifications:

- Deceased Estate and Trust Administration diploma or Law degree
- LEAD
- Strong PC literacy
- Competency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of LegalEase software system will be advantageous

**Salary**: R12,000.00 - R30,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gauteng, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Deceased Estate Administration: 2 years (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/01/31