Tax Administrator

• We're looking for a Tax Administrator who understands that.
• Reporting to the Tax Specialist, this role forms part of the Group Tax team within GFAE Finance. You'll play a key role in managing tax compliance, reporting, tax accounting, stakeholder engagements, and SARS interactions while supporting the business through technical tax research and advisory assistance.

What you'll be trusted to own

• This is more than a tax administration role.
• It's about ensuring tax obligations are met accurately and timeously, supporting informed business decisions, and contributing to a strong governance and compliance environment.

You'll:

• Prepare and submit third-party tax, employees' tax, withholding tax, and FATCA returns to SARS in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Prepare monthly, bi-annual, and annual tax reconciliations to support financial reporting processes
• Prepare tax-related disclosures for inclusion in annual financial statements.
• Ensure all tax payments due to SARS are calculated and processed within prescribed timelines.
• Liaise with both internal and external auditors on tax-related matters.
• Prepare responses to SARS queries, audits, requests for information, and dispute resolution processes in a professional and proactive manner.
• Develop and maintain technical tax knowledge, particularly relating to short-term insurance, long-term insurance, and cell captive structures.
• Conduct tax research and contribute to the preparation of technical tax opinions that support business decision-making.
• Support tax governance, policy consistency, and internal control frameworks across relevant business units.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, SARS, and other external parties.

Required Knowledge and Experience    
What you'll bring
A reputation for accuracy, professionalism, and delivering high-quality tax work in a deadline-driven environment.

• 2 to 3 years' post-qualification experience in tax, tax compliance, tax accounting, or related advisory environments.
• Strong understanding of South African tax legislation, including the Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, FATCA requirements, and Double Tax Treaty principles.
• Experience preparing and submitting tax returns and managing tax compliance obligations
• Exposure to tax accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting disclosures.
• Experience engaging with SARS, including audits, information requests, and compliance matters.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry, with exposure to short-term insurance, long-term insurance, or cell captive environments being advantageous.
• Big Four audit or tax advisory experience will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical thinking, critical reasoning, and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and business functions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently deliver quality work within strict deadlines.

Educational Requirements    
Qualifications

• BCom (Honours) in Accounting and Tax.
• Postgraduate Qualification in Tax.
• Additional qualifications in Taxation, Financial Reporting, or Financial Services will be advantageous.
• Big Four audit or tax advisory experience will be advantageous.

Deadline:14th November,2026