Senior Estate Manager - Hilton - Top Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Description

{"h1":{"text":"Estate Administrator Job Title"},"p":{"text":"At Top Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, we are seeking a skilled Estate Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and administering deceased estates, ensuring compliance with South African legal requirements and providing support to executors and beneficiaries. The role involves handling the entire estate administration process, from reporting the estate to distributing assets to heirs."}},{"h1":{"text":"Key Responsibilities"},"p":{"text":"The ideal candidate will have the following key responsibilities:

• Lodge the deceased’s will with the Master of the High Court.
• Report the deceased estate to the Master of the High Court.
• Ensure all documentation is complete and complies with legal requirements, including the filing of the death notice, inventory, and next-of-kin affidavit.

Estate Administration:

• Liaise with executors, beneficiaries, creditors, and financial institutions regarding the estate.
• Prepare liquidation and distribution accounts in accordance with the Administration of Estates Act.
• Obtain clearance certificates from SARS for estate duty and taxes.
• Reconcile and distribute assets as per the will or laws of intestacy.

Communication & Liaison:

• Regularly communicate with beneficiaries to keep them informed of the estate’s progress.
• Liaise with attorneys, the Masters office, SARS, banks, and insurance companies to facilitate the administration process.
• Handle correspondence with all relevant stakeholders regarding claims against the estate."}},{"h1":{"text":"Requirements"},"p":{"text":"The successful candidate will have the following requirements:

• Grade 12
• Bachelors degree or relevant qualification in Law, Finance, or Estate Administration (and added advantage)
• Additional certification or training in deceased estate administration (and added advantage)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in estate administration or a related legal field.
• Experience in dealing with the Masters office and estate-related legal processes in South Africa.
• Familiarity with estate tax, estate duty, and SARS procedures.
• Strong understanding of South African estate laws, including the Administration of Estates Act.
• Proficient in drafting liquidation and distribution accounts.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal matters to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism.
• Ability to handle the full estate process from beginning to end.
• Knowledge of trusts creation & management."}},{"h1":{"text":"Personal Attributes"},"p":{"text":"The ideal candidate will possess the following personal attributes:

• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence, particularly in dealing with bereaved families.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage conflict."}},{"p":{"text":"The remuneration for this role is R20,000 to R25,000 per month."}}