Deceased Estate Administrator

Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will, amongst others: Report deceased estates to the Master of the High Court through to finalisation and distribution. Independent administration fo Deceased Estates. Obtain Letters of Executorship and Letters of Authority. Gather and verify estate assets and liabilities. Liaise with beneficiaries, heirs and professional advisors. Draft Liquidation and Distribution Accounts. Attend to estate banking, payments and distributions. Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Attend to SARS registrations, returns and tax clearances where required. Maintain regular communication with clients regarding estate Qualifications, Skills and Experience The ideal candidate should possess: Minimum 5 years' experience in deceased estate administration. Sound knowledge of the Administration of Estates Act. Experience dealing with the Master's Office, SARS, banks and financial institutions. Ability to administer estates independently from start to finish. Experience drafting Liquidation and Distribution Accounts. Strong administrative and organisational skills. Excellent client liaison and communication abilities. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.