Trust Administrator

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Overview This role is for an experienced Trust Administrator, also referred to as a Company Secretarial Administrator, Trust and Company Secretarial Officer, or Trust and Company Administrator, based in Woodstock, Cape Town. The position is with a Law firm client of FROGG Recruitment and requires 3-5 years of experience gained specifically within a Law firm, with a strong emphasis on Trust Administration. The salary is market-related and will depend on experience. What you will do * General trust administration * Liaise with clients / trustees, arranging and attending at trustee meetings (when required) * Attend to general administration of the trusts including preparation of minutes / agendas for trustee meetings and preparation of meeting packs * Work in close liaison with the responsible director and candidate attorney/s * Ongoing capturing of documentation / file notes onto the files /systems * Liaise with the Master of the High Court, SARS and service providers * Draft minutes, agendas, resolutions, amendments to Trust Deeds and related Trust Documentation, appointment of trustees, billing and debtors, time recording, diary management, completion of documentation, FICA maintenance on all files * Perform Annual PAIA filings * Maintain company statutory records and minute books * Maintain electronic database and statutory records * Draft and register documentation relating to various simple and complex aspects of Company-, Close Corporation - and Trust laws. Such aspects will include, but not be limited to, preparation and filing of annual returns, preparation and filing of CIPC Compliance Checklists, preparation of Beneficial Ownerships, changes to directors, - shareholders, - MOI’s and new company registrations * Liaise with CIPC, SARS, The Master of the High Court etc with regards to related registration * Report and correspond to clients re the registration process * Assist with administrative duties Requirements (from the original advert) * 3-5 years experience working at a Law firm. * Must have solid Trust Administration experience. * Legal qualification (para-legal or other legal studies qualification) * 3 to 5 years Company Secretarial Administrator / Trust and Company Secretarial Officer / Trust and Company Administrator experience * Administrative procedures and systems * Business writing skills * Relevant regulatory knowledge of both trusts and companies * Basic business principles / terms and conditions * Governance, Risk and Controls * Basic knowledge of annual financial statements and income tax (individuals, trusts and companies) Who should apply Candidates should be experienced Trust Administrators or professionals with similar company secretarial and trust administration titles. The ideal applicant will have 3-5 years of experience specifically within a Law firm environment and possess solid Trust Administration experience. A legal qualification (para-legal or other legal studies qualification) is required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/western-cape/trust-administrator-id-7566922 Source: jobmail

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