Deceased Estates Administrator

Our client, a reputable Accounting Firm is seeking a Deceased Estates Administrator who has a sound knowledge and practical experience in the liquidation and administration of deceased estates, the law of succession and trusts, to join their team.
The purpose of this role is providing daily assistance to the Estates Manager, drafting of wills, liquidation and distribution of deceased estates and Administration of Will TrustLocation: Port Elizabet/GqeberhaJob type: On-siteDuties and ResponsibilitiesAssisting with the drafting of Wills and maintaining databaseAssisting with the scheduling of interviews with family members of a deceased client and liaising with family members with regard to the progress of estate and trust matters.Opening new estate files and all filingAssisting 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.Obtain valuations of assets and writing of letters regarding assets and liabilities.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.Opening of banking account in name of estate.Maintain a diary & timesheet.Assisting with drawing up of Liquidation and Distribution accounts.Assisting with drawing up of curatorship accounts and attending to all matters relating to curatorship estates.Attend to Will Trusts and trust administration.Maintain a monthly cashbook of all estatesCompletion of all forms, Sasfin, Investec, Conveyancing, Insurance policy forms etc.
Minimum RequirementsGrade 12 (Essential)Deceased Estate Planning and Administration Diploma (or law degree) will be advantageousBasic Bookkeeping Diploma would be advantageousCode 08 Drivers License and own transportKnowledge of the law regarding deceased estates and trustsKnowledge of the drafting of WillsKnowledge of Trusts.ExcelM S WordE-mailLegal-EaseGreatsoft Skills RequiredLetter Writing SkillsWork Scheduling and prioritization skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication SkillsClient Service Skills Should you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly to the advertisement.
Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful