Well established law firm in Durban is looking for an Estates Officer. You will need do come form a similar background with a min of 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
You will need to have:
- Experience in administering deceased estates
- Reporting the estate to the Master fully and correctly
- Sound knowledge of the administrative processes from receipt of the Letters of Executorship from the Master to the finalisation of the estate
- Able to draft and finalise a Liquidation & Distribution Account
- Able to calculate Estate Duty and complete the Estate Duty affidavit
- Able to prepare a final reconciliation in account with the beneficiaries
- Knowledge of the Exchange Control requirements for non-resident beneficiaries
Attributes:
- Integrity
- Punctuality – able to meet deadlines
- Neat, accurate, high level of attention to detail
- Good numeracy skills
- Good administrative skills – filing, record keeping
- Knowledge of FICA
- Good people skills and the ability to interact and communicate (verbally and written) in a professional manner with clients
- Good team player