Tax Administrator

Take this opportunity to join our vibrant and caring team, where team work and customer focus is prioritised. Our team subscribes to and lives the Harvard House values of integrity and honesty, confidentiality, professionalism, transparency and clarity and reliability, where individual and collaborative efforts combine to meet ultimate team goals. In an open plan, multi-cultural office environment, your passion for numbers and tax and a calm, organised and flexible approach, will add value to our team and our valued clients.

**What the position entails**:
Taking responsibility for a list in of non-resident tax clients including the related administrative duties, and preparation of tax computations where applicable
Obtaining information from clients and managing the flow of work to meet the various SARS deadlines
Submitting tax returns on specialised tax software (Greatsoft)
Checking assessments and advising clients accordingly
Preparation of tax returns on specialised tax software (Greatsoft and eFiling)
Lodging objections and liaising with SARS to resolve queries and differences
Monitoring reports on specialised tax software (Greatsoft)
Managing the provisional tax runs and associated payments to SARS
Attending to various SARS queries which may require visiting the SARS branch and online video calls with SARS consultants
Assisting clients with requirements for registration and de-registration of all tax types
Attending to client queries
Building long term client relationships
Willingness to work overtime when required in order to meet deadlines

**Required**:
Matric with relevant experience.
A qualification in tax would be preferable.
Having worked in an accounting firm would be advantageous.
Experience in SARS systems and procedures would be advantageous
Knowledge of individual tax would be advantageous
Excellent planning and organizing
Lateral thinker
Accuracy and attention to detail is essential
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure is essential
Adaptability and flexibility is essential
Must be able to follow administrative procedures and enjoy dealing with various forms of documentation
Ability to effectively use Word and Excel
Analytical, critical thing and good problem solving skills
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Personality traits
Highly motivated
Reliability is essential
Someone who has a passion for numbers and tax
Must take initiative and take responsibility for own work and development of their knowledge
Sober habits
A team player with a positive attitude
Someone who can work on their own and does not need constant supervision
Integrity, honesty, confidentiality and professionalism are essential traits
A calm personality that will function in an open plan and multi-cultural office environment
Enjoys administrative work