Assistant Manager - Australian Operation

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a variety of projects, focusing on process design and process improvement.
• Grow Financial Reporting Team.
• Weekly Training, development and mentoring of junior team members.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of systems and work practices.
• Attending external and internal training and professional development activities to continue to develop and maintain relevant skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges and experiences.
• You will manage key clients and 10-15 staff members whilst working closely with one of the Directors.
• Complete quality control and final reviews.
• Follow up on queries.
• Keep up to date with the Manual Procedure Guide.
• Oversee the work of less experienced team members and assist with their development.
• Identify Audit issues and work with clients to ensure compliance.
• Meeting with clients when required and building strong working relationships.
• Work collaboratively with fellow team members and internal divisions to meet the needs of clients.
• Review of Financial Statement of Company (Pty LTD), Family Trust, Partnership including Tax Return.
• Customise and publish the report as per the client's instructions.
• Review of Individual Tax Return.
• Expertise in reviewing the following: Division 7A, Inter - Entity Loans, Hire Purchase Loans, Reconciliation of GST, PAYG Withholding and Instalments, Review of General Ledger and accounts.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate (MBA/M. COM/CWA) in Commerce (Accounting) & Finance.
• Excellent communication.
• 6-13 years of accounting experience in Australian accounting and taxation, with a solid compliance background, and experience in managing Individuals, companies, and trust tax returns.
• Personable and able to develop strong relationships with clients and team members.
• Problem-solving skills and applying technical knowledge to varying client situations.
• Sounds like technical knowledge of relevant and developing tax law.
• Reviewing compliance assignments of the team members' staff.
• Working closely with Directors to provide exceptional client service.
• Competent/sound working knowledge of MS Office, Word and Excel.
• Able to show ownership of your workflow.
• An attention to detail achiever.
• Stable employment history.