Careers

Become part of our integrated, professional and caring team
that promotes financial well-being at exceptional value.

What does Harvard House do?

Harvard House is a diverse, people-focused organization founded on the basis of personal service to clients. Backed by the leadership, on-going support and an extensive platform of products and services, we derive our success over more than 50 years from a family of outstanding professionals who collectively value the importance of ‘purpose, passion and people’. You’ll be provided with the opportunities, leadership and coaching you need to fulfil your potential and be inspired to achieve your professional and personal goals.

How can I join Harvard House?

Harvard House is always looking for client driven and committed individuals across its various divisions. If you have experience in the fields above, please complete the form below and send us your CV and covering letter.

What fields do we specialise in?

  • Asset Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Short Term Insurance
  • Tax & Accounting
  • Wills & Estates
  • Personal Secretarial Services

Available Jobs

Location: Howick , South Africa
Employment Type: Full time

Harvard House is looking for a Junior Tax Consultant to join their accounting and tax team.

Key activities:

Taking full responsibility for a list of tax clients (alive and deceased) and monitor the flow of work to meet the various deadlines.
Obtaining tax information from clients.
Preparation of detailed tax computations for clients.
Preparation of tax returns on specialised tax software
Collating supporting documentation and submitting on SARS e-filing
Attending to various client and SARS queries
Willingness to work overtime when required in order to meet deadlines is essential

Requirements

Diploma in Tax, or a Matric with core Maths.
Knowledge of the Tax Administration Act and the Income Tax Act will be an advantage.

Skills and competencies required:

Proficient in the use of Excel and Word
Good verbal and written communication skills
Planning and organising
Accuracy and attention to detail
Reliable
Willingness to learn and take responsibility for own growth
Positive attitude
Team player
Professional outlook
Lateral thinker
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure is essential
Adaptable and flexible
Willingness to build relationships with colleagues and clients
Ability to follow admin procedures and enjoy dealing with various forms of documentation

Please only apply if you have the relevant qualification and experience. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

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Location: Howick , South Africa
Employment Type: Full time

Take this opportunity to join our vibrant and caring team where teamwork and customer focus is a priority. Our team subscribes to and lives the Harvard House values of Integrity, Professionalism, Excellence, Transparency & Clarity, Caring & Loyalty. If you have a passion for helping people and subscribe to our values, then please apply. This role is suitable for individuals with strong admin skills and allows the opportunity to pursue a career towards becoming a Financial Consultant within the Financial Services industry.

The role entails the following:

1. Schedule meetings with clients on behalf of and in conjunction with Financial Consultant
2. Engage with new clients to process paperwork, repopulation of forms, conduct compliance checks, obtain clients signature and process of all documentation
3. Load all client contact/meetings as contacts by effective use of CRM (Marble)
4. Obtain policy information from companies
5. Attend to and resolve simple client queries
6. Escalate queries to relevant Financial Consultant where the query exceeds expertise or knowledge
7. Assist Financial Consultants with all aspects of administration, attend to outstanding requirements from clients and signing of documents
8. Set tasks for processing and initiate necessary follow ups with allocated Administrators
9. Check all documents for correctness upon receipt for client signature
10. Prepare Review documents, draft Review Letters and send to clients, on behalf of Consultants
11. Familiarise self with all Policy and Procedures required of a Financial Consultant in respect of administration and client engagement

Please only apply if you have the relevant qualification and experience. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

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