Senior Trust Accountant

Recruiter:

Ergasia Placements

Job Ref:

Pta000381/LB

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

45 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Senior Trust Accountant

ð George or Cape Town, Western Cape
ð° CTC: R45 000 – R65 000 per month
ð¯ Plus performance bonuses paid twice annually

Join a Leading Professional Services Firm

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Trust Accountant to join a dynamic and growing organisation. This role is ideal for a trust accounting specialist who is passionate about financial excellence, trust administration, and tax reporting.
The successful candidate will bring extensive trust accounting expertise, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to provide strategic financial insights. This is an exciting opportunity to work across multiple entities, contribute to high-level financial decision-making, and play a key role in delivering exceptional trust administration and tax compliance services.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

CA(SA) qualification or a Senior Trust Accountant with a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience
Extensive experience in trust accounting, trust administration, and trust tax reporting
Strong knowledge of trust tax compliance and trust structures
Sound understanding of the Trust Property Control Act
Experience interpreting trust deeds and wills
Advanced knowledge of SARS trust reporting requirements and compliance obligations
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Trust Accountant, you will be responsible for:

Preparing trust administration statements and trust financial statements
Completing trust tax computations and tax reporting requirements
Drafting and reviewing Trust Distribution and Attribution Schedules
Preparing and reviewing Section 7C calculations
Managing trust accounting records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Interpreting trust deeds, wills, and trust structures to support accurate financial reporting
Overseeing trust tax compliance and reporting obligations
Managing SARS Third-Party Data Reporting requirements, including:
- IT3(t)
- IT3(d)
- FATCA reporting
- CRS compliance
Providing technical guidance and trust-related expertise to internal stakeholders
Identifying opportunities to enhance trust administration processes and client service offerings
Delivering strategic financial insights and recommendations based on trust structures and tax considerations
Maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance

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