Overview
Assistant Estate Administrator (Deceased Estates) Jobs in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa at Fedgroup
Title: Assistant Estate Administrator (Deceased Estates)
Company: Fedgroup
Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Summary
The Assistant Estates Administrator requires a suitably qualified individual who will assist in the holistic and full administration process relating to deceased estate matters in terms of relevant legislation and specifically to the Administration of Estates Act. This role would have involvement in all aspects of the estate administration process from start to finish.
What To Expect
To assist and lend support to the estate administrator in fulfilling the duties involved in deceased estate administration which include, but are not limited to:
Reporting of the estate to the Masters office as well as other stakeholders
Placement of advertisements
Obtaining the written confirmation of all assets and liabilities in the estate to enable the administrator to draft the liquidation and distribution account
Compliance with all stakeholders’ requirements to ensure timeous receipt of information
Ensuring that various stakeholders are in receipt of the liquidation and distribution account
Following up and collecting proceeds payable to the estate
Completion of relevant documents for the transferring of assets
Obtaining relevant tax certificates to ensure the finalization of the income tax assessment
Preparing the file for finalization
Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance processes; systems and policies and support implementation of new processes; policies and systems
What You’ll Bring
Qualifications and Experience
Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
Certificate in Deceased Estate Administration
3-5years in legal /estates/fiduciary environment
Knowledge and technical know-how relating to all aspects of estates administration
Previous experience working on Legalease preferable
Competencies
Customer Focus
Work Standards
Collaborating
Communication
Managing Work
Building Partnerships
Technical / Professional Knowledge
Computer literate and technologically savvy in, which include but are not limited to:
Microsoft Office
Administrative procedures and systems
Relevant regulatory knowledge
Relevant software and systems knowledge
Business principles
Business terms and definitions
Governance, Risk and Controls