senior Tax Accountant (arf0001)Hammerjack

hammerjack is an innovative Australian company that specialises in offering top-tier skilled professionals in various fields, including but not limited to Administration, Finance and Accounting, IT Programming, Engineering, Sales and Marketing, and many others.
Whether you prefer a hybrid or work-from-home setup or the full office experience, hammerjack provides all employees with the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of an eco-friendly workplace, a playroom, free meals, and unlimited access to a built-in bar stocked with drinks and snacks.
It's a place where professionals are inspired to advance and innovate, adapting to the "new normal" of today's world.
What's in it for you?
Competitive Salary
Permanent Work From Home
Retention Bonus (Up to Php 100,000)
Health Coverage for you and one of your qualified dependents on Day 1
Day shift (AU Time zone) + Fixed Weekends Off
Paid Time Offs - can be converted into cash
Government Mandated Benefits - 13th-month pay.
Group Life Insurance
Additional Perks and Benefits:
Work from Home Equipment Provided
Free Access to Bar (Unli Premium Coffee, Soda, Tea, and Booze)
Free Meal every Wednesday
Monthly Employee Engagement activities
Wellness Programs
Townhall Events
Christmas Events, Year-end Parties
Outings
Team Building
Acoustic Jamming Sessions
JOB OVERVIEW
Responsible primarily for completing the working papers and assisting the onshore team of client's tax compliance reports.
The Tax Accountant is also responsible for handling fundamental and core aspects of clients' tax compliance and may assist with advanced tasks provided by the Accounting Manager or Service Delivery Manager.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation
Should be graduate of Finance and or Accounting
CPA is preferred
Product Knowledge
Complete knowledge of client accounts and businesses
At least 1-2 years of experience in accounting or taxation
Knowledge with Australian Taxation and Compliance is preferred
General Accounting experience is preferred
Must have experience in Individual, Partnership, Trust and Company Compliance
SMSF compliance knowledge is preferred, but optional
System and Application Knowledge
Knowledge with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiar with accounting tools such as Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks
Ability to learn new systems and tools as needed
Quality
Works within the Hammerjack and Client quality guidelines
Ensures quality of work being delivered without being supervised
Communication skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Efficiency
Works within allotted budget hours for jobs assigned
Ensures all deliverables are fulfilled on a timely manner
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Statement Preparation Tasks
Review general ledger balances, reports, and transactions to verify their accuracy for the correct tax application
Prepare and complete working papers according to client and regulatory standards for clients in variety of businesses.
Apply technical proficiency and knowledge acquired through assigned work, self-study, participation in courses, and study of current technical reports and information.
Prepare adjustments, if applicable, to correct the client's tax allocation
Perform year-end accruals review
Gathering all pertinent information and confirmation received to prepare job notes to the financial statements
Ensure all working papers are updated to reflect the final version of the financial statements
Remain knowledgeable with updates in the accounting software
Generating complete set of Financial Statements to be sent to clients.
Preparation of Trust Distribution and Dividend Statement, if applicable.
Pro-actively raise queries and suggestions regarding client's records to promptly prepare the working papers
Income Tax Return Preparation Task
Drafting of Tax Return in client specified software
Prepare Tax Reconciliation and Tax Provision
Ensure all appropriate tax deductions and tax off-set are claimed base on regulatory standards
Ensure all necessary tax return sections are filled out and with no validation errors
Process and Work Flow Compliance
Ensure the proper completion of the tax compliance checklist provided by the onshore team
Manage workflow and ensure jobs are completed accordingly before deadline set by the client.
Daily Timesheet preparation in client specified application
Pro-active raising queries
Pro-actively raise queries and suggestions regarding client's records to promptly prepare the working papers
ATO Compliance
Preparation and lodgement of Monthly, quarterly or annual Activity Statement (IAS or BAS) of the client
Ad hoc tasks
Any task deemed necessary by the Team Manager or Service Delivery Manager involving client Management
KEY RESULT AREAS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KRA's & KPI's)
Productivity needs to meet the minimum expectation set for each jobs
Completion of jobs within budget hours as set by the client
Quality of working papers, job notes
Accuracy and completeness of Financial Statements and Tax Return
Timeliness in submission of queries and job completion
Punctual and regular attendance is an expectation
Efficient resolution of Issues and Risks Escalations
Summary of role requirements:
Looking for candidates available to work on weekdays
2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role