Deceased Estate Administrator

SUMMARY:
My client, an accounting firm, is looking for a Deceased Estate Administrator in Table View, Cape Town.

Candidates must already live within the surrounding areas of Table View (Cape Town).

POSITION INFO:
Requirements

• Matric & LLB
• Min 2 years’ experience in tax administration in deceased estates
• Strong knowledge of applicable tax legislation and SARS processes (including eFiling)
• Experience with ITR12 returns, CGT, and estate-related tax compliance
• Strong administrative, organisational, and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Manage and prepare all tax-related matters for deceased estates in line with SARS requirements and applicable legislation
• Set up new estates, obtain eFiling access, verify compliance status, and ensure correct SARS registrations and updates
• Prepare and submit pre-death income tax returns, including gathering and verifying all supporting documentation
• Handle date-of-death tax compliance, including CGT calculations, asset valuations, and relevant schedules
• Manage post-death (Estate Late) tax matters, including income tracking, reconciliations, and return preparation
• Liaise with SARS on registrations, verifications, appointments, and follow-ups on outstanding matters
• Communicate with executors, attorneys, and third parties to obtain required information and provide updates
• Maintain accurate digital records, ensure document control, and finalise compliance certificates (DEC)
• Monitor deadlines and lodge SARS complaints where turnaround times are exceeded