TAX ACCOUNTANT - australian taxationTRYPOD PHILIPPINES CORPORATION

Job Description
Role Purpose: Prepare the Annual accounts, BAS, Tax returns incorporating other various other accounting work for small to medium sized Australian businesses or entities from a diverse range of industries.
Depending on expertise: other administration tasks relating to the ATO, ASIC administration, ATO statements. Work closely with a portfolio of entities allocated to you and prepared in conjunction with a Senior Manager of the Practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Initial Client Engagement - To proactively contact and engage client to initiate the preparation of the tax return. This includes:
·Collating feedback or response from client and schedule the workflow for future engagement
·Correspondence via email.
-Responding to client requests for the preparation of tax returns in a timely manner following the business processes
2: Request for Information - To proactively send out requests for information and collate responses from clients, and plan and schedule the workflow for future month, quarter and annual engagements.
Respond to client queries and requests in a timely manner.
3. Review the response and prepare the drafts for monthly PAYG. Quarterly BAS or Annual Year End Tax Returns. Request further information and work closely with the Practice Manager and organize zoom meetings as required. Other tasks include: confirming that bookkeeping is up to date, reviewing bank reconciliations, running P& L reports and scan for issues, run GST summary reports, confirm STP lodgements are made, action any superannuation payable,
4. Finalise the work required ready for review and presentation to the client. This may involve reviewing the work, drafting emails and be present in zoom meetings together with the Practice Manager or Client Manager. For Year end accounts, reconcile lodged BAS's to accounts, run bank reconciliations, enter depreciations, and loop back any issues with Manager
5. Client and Job Follow Up : Ensure that all work has been signed off and no actions or changes are required on work sent to clients, including ensuring all workpapers and relevant emails and notes are properly documented and saved on the server.
1. Experience and Qualifications
Desirable:
· CPA qualifications
· 5 years + Australian Tax experience for small business
· Practice Manager experience.
· Leadership skills and ability to build rapport with clients
· Xero Accounting, QuickBooks online MYOB AccountRight
Essential:
Job Specializations : Finance - Audit/Taxation
CPA or near completion
Min 2 years Australian Tax experience, with experience in preparing year end accounts, BAS and PAYG withholding
Excellent written and verbal English skills
Personable and affable
Accommodating
Well presented. (build rapport in zoom meetings) Good for referral
generation.
Interpersonal skills: help to build initial relationship with the client.
Attention to detail
Good application of MS products
Research skills
Technology adept
2. Core Competencies
Skills:
· Computer literacy
· Advanced in Excel
· Ability to meet deadlines
· Ability to multitask
· Ability to build rapport and relationships
· Ability to think and solve issues or problems
· Probing skills
Attributes:
· Engaging and likeable
· Client facing person, well presented
· Well spoken
· Outstanding Interpersonal skills
· Honest and transparent
· Committed and loyal
Knowledge:
Australian Tax and Legislation
Capital Gain or Loss
Tax regime
Deductible expenses and year end reconciliations and journals
Special purpose reports for small business
Additional Information
Career Level : 4-5 Yrs Experienced Employee
Spoken Language : English
Years of Experience : Min 4 years (4-5 Yrs Experienced Employee)
Job Type : Full-Time position
Office located at BGC, Taguig
Work - Mondays thru Fridays Day shift - Australia Time