Tax Administrator (5-month maternity cover)

SUMMARY:
If you are a Tax Administrator who knows their way around corporate tax, IFRS, and tight deadlines, this 5-month maternity cover in Johannesburg could be exactly what you need. Join a respected organisation in the SME funding space and add solid financial services exposure to your CV.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the SME funding and broader financial services sector. With a strong footprint and a reputation for sound governance and sustainable growth, they provide tailored financing and advisory solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. They are seeking a detail-driven Tax Administrator to support the finance team on a 5-month maternity cover contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all tax returns are completed accurately and submitted within statutory deadlines
• Prepare and review tax reconciliations and process tax payments
• Maintain and archive tax records in line with governance and statutory requirements
• Liaise with external tax advisors, auditors, compliance teams, and relevant tax authorities
• Support monthly and annual tax close processes, including reporting and status updates
• Respond to information requests from regulatory authorities
• Assist with resolving historical tax matters and follow up on outstanding queries
• Attend to ad-hoc tax-related tasks as required

• BCom degree, Higher Diploma in Tax, or equivalent qualification
• 2–3 years’ experience in corporate tax administration
• Solid understanding of IFRS
• Experience working with trial balances and financial statements for tax calculation purposes
• Exposure to tax legislation (African jurisdictions outside South Africa advantageous)
• Financial Services industry experience advantageous
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• SAP experience advantageous
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning and organizing ability
• High attention to detail
• Ability to follow procedures and meet strict deadlines
• Results-driven with a hands-on approach
• Professional interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships