Reference PE003221 Location Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth Salary Interval Monthly Package None-negotiable Description Our client in the Finance, Tax and Advisory Sector, is currently looking to employ an experienced Deceased Estates Administrator based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:
Matric (Grade 12) is essential. Deceased Estate Planning and Administration Diploma (or law degree) will be advantageous. Basic Bookkeeping Diploma would be advantageous. A sound knowledge and practical experience of the liquidation and administration of deceased estates, the law of succession, and Trusts. Code 08 Driver's License and own transport.  Responsibilities, but not limited to:
Assisting with the drafting of Wills and maintaining database. Assisting with the scheduling of interviews with family members of a deceased client and the Manager. Opening new estate file Assisting with the completion of required forms on the death of a client, to lodge with Master of the High Court and following up on the matter weekly. Travelling to Masters Court or clients on request of Manager. Writing of letters regarding assets and liabilities. Obtain valuations of assets. Attend to sale or transfer of shares and fixed property. Report the estate to SARS and apply for a Deceased Estate Compliance Certificate from SARS. Drafting payment requests of all claims filed. Liaise with family members with regard to the progress of estate and trust matters. Opening of banking account in name of estate and putting all matters onto GreatSoft. All Filing. Maintain a diary & timesheet. Assisting with drawing up of Liquidation and Distribution accounts. Attend to all matters relating to curatorship estates. Assisting with drawing up of curatorship accounts. Attend to Will Trusts. Maintain a record of work in progress (Submitted weekly to Senior) Refer complex problems to Senior. Maintain a monthly cashbook of all estates. Trust administration. Any other reasonable Ad Hoc request from the Manager in the form of personal assistant requirements. Completion of all forms, Sasfin, Investec, Conveyancing, Insurance policy forms etc. Assisting with the completion of Trust Documents. Following up with financial institutions on a weekly basis and reporting them the ombudsman if no response within a specific timeframe. Compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures. Compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firm’s HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct. Kindly note that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.