Job Description

Senior Trust Accountant (JB5039)
Newlands, Cape Town (Office Based)
R55 000 - R65 000 CTC per month
Provident Fund, Group Risk
Permanent

Trust Accountant required to join the Trust, Company Accounting and Tax department.
This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, client-focused, and experienced in trust and company accounting.

Minimum Requirements:
Completed finance related degree.
5 or more years’ experience in Trust accounting and Tax (including investment companies), Offshore entity accounting, knowledge of investment accounting and SARS e-filing experience.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software such as Draftworx & SARS E-filing/Taxware/AccFin.
Knowledge of The Trust Property Control Act as well as Companies Act.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Compile and process information for annual financial statements and tax returns for trusts and companies, ensuring compliance with IFRS for SMEs.
Complete and submit annual, provisional, and statutory tax returns, including EMP201, EMP501, VAT201, and VAT501.
Manage PAYE, VAT, and Income Tax registrations, and assist administrators with related tasks.
Handle SARS reviews, audits, and client queries promptly and effectively.
Support and collaborate with trust officers, consultants, and colleagues across departments to maintain strong client relationships.
Review and present financial statements and tax returns prepared by colleagues.
Ensure timely compliance with client tax and reporting deadlines, adhering to internal accounting processes.
Prepare client quotations, source documents, and maintain billing targets.
Manage trust accounting debtors to prevent overdue accounts, working closely with the finance team.
Contribute to team targets, budgets, and overall process quality while reporting to senior management.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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