Tax Officer - DBN

Nedbank · Cape Town, Western Cape

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Job Purpose

  • To administer tax calculations and submissions and to add value to the business to create value for our clients.

Job Responsibilities

  • Ensure that agreed dates and standards set by SARS are met by performing a reconciliation of the tax balances, tax register, trial balance and General Ledger accounts.
  • Obtain and collate information to complete pre-death, at-date-of-death and post-death taxes.
  • Make appointments with SARS and upload supporting documentation to ensure that details are updated with SARS at all times.
  • Prepare reconciliation of taxes for review and sign-off by the business by ensuring all work meets the standards for quality, quantity, turnaround times and due dates in line with risk and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain data on reporting systems for all clients.
  • Remain cost aware and reduce non-value-adding work and waste by reconciling SARS accounts to avoid possible penalties and interest due to SARS.
  • Ensure that annual submissions to SARS reconcile and balance back.
  • Meet client needs consistently by addressing and resolving all service desk queries either with SARS or eFiling.
  • Resolve any outstanding queries and concerns arising from tax-related issues by participating in monthly meetings.
  • Build constructive internal relationships and support internal stakeholders from various clusters across the bank on tax compliance issues by advising on the correct treatment of certain payments.
  • Ensure that payments are made timeously to SARS by adhering to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Perform reconciliation on shares in respect of provision payments to SARS by making use of appropriate resources.

Job Responsibilities Continue

  • Ensure compliance with tax law by capturing on eFiling, submitting the return and making payments of the liability according to relevant policies, standards and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and take corrective action when necessary for all payments to SARS by conducting a consolidated reconciliation of the various payments.
  • Identify and resolve problems by conducting a post-reconciliation of data to ensure that correct payments are made to entities and SARS according to tax periods.
  • Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impact the role by reading relevant newsletters and websites and attending sessions.
  • Understand and embrace the Nedbank Vision and Values by demonstrating the values through interaction with the team and stakeholders.
  • Ensure knowledge management, continuity and team success through constructive participation in a diverse team and sharing knowledge with the team.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

  • Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
  • Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

  • Advanced Diploma or Degree in Accounting and/or Taxation

Minimum Experience Level

  • 1–2 years' tax administrative experience in the financial or banking sector
  • Experience with Deceased Estate and Trust taxes is essential

Technical / Professional Knowledge

  • Microsoft Office
  • Administrative procedures and systems
  • Relevant regulatory knowledge
  • Relevant software and systems knowledge
  • Banking knowledge
  • Banking procedures
  • Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
  • Business principles
  • Business terms and definitions
  • Governance, Risk and Controls

Behavioural Competencies

  • Customer Focus
  • Work Standards
  • Collaborating
  • Communication
  • Managing Work
  • Building Partnerships

Closing Date - 17 September 2026

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