Senior Tax Administrator

5 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year
Career Opportunity: Tax Senior Administrator

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.


How to Apply

If you are a capable, registered Tax Practitioner looking to take a significant senior step in your career in Century City:

  • Send your comprehensive CV to the Hire Resolve team.

  • Connect with Lidene Pienaar via LinkedIn today

Contact: [email protected] Website: Reference: TaxSeniorAdmin_CCT_2025

Should you not hear back within 3-5 Business days, please deem your application as unsuccessful at this time. We will reach out directly should your profile be shortlisted, or if any similar opportunities arise that match your experience/qualifications/industry knowledge.



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