Senior Tax Accountant
Join Our Professional Community: Forge Connections, Shape Futures, Together, Powering Businesses Worldwide!
Are you ready to be part of a professional community that's powering businesses globally to save, grow and transform? Do you want to work with innovative technology, alongside talented professionals who share your passion for excellence? Look no further - hammerjack has the perfect opportunity for you!
Role: Senior Tax Accountant
Location: Flexible - Hybrid or WFH
About Us:
At hammerjack, we're not just another outsourcing company - we bring together skilled professionals from the Philippines with businesses worldwide, leveraging expert operations and the latest technology to create connections that empower our community. Our mission? To improve lives by fostering meaningful professional relationships and driving success on a global scale.
Our Impact:
Over the years, we've built workplaces that empower employees to thrive, contributing in meaningful ways to the success and culture of companies around the globe. With our focus on professional services and our people-first culture, hammerjack has become a trusted partner for businesses and professionals alike, humanizing the outsourcing industry one connection at a time.
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 a 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 Returns in client specified software
- Prepare Tax Reconciliation and Tax Provision
- Ensure all appropriate tax deductions and tax off-set are claimed based 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Should be a graduate of Finance and or Accounting
- CPA is preferred
Product Knowledge
- Complete knowledge of client accounts and businesses
- At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting or taxation
- Knowledge with Australian Taxation and Compliance is preferred
- Previous experience working with an Australian accounting firm
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
Communications Skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
Efficiency
- Works within allotted budget hours for jobs assigned
- Ensures all deliverables are fulfilled in a timely manner
What's in It for You:
- Flexibility: Work hybrid (remotely and from one of our inspiring offices) and enjoy a better work-life balance!
- Inspiring Workspaces: Our offices are strategically located and designed to fuel your best work.
- Free Unlimited Barista Coffee and Booze: Enjoy refreshments from our cafe and beverage bar.
- Dynamic Open Spaces: Conducive for productivity and creativity.
- State-of-the-Art Security: Ensuring your safety and peace of mind.
- Game Rooms: Take a break and unwind with our recreational facilities.
- Competitive Compensation: Your talents deserve to be rewarded! We help you negotiate with our clients.
- Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
- A Supportive Community: Join a diverse and inclusive team that's dedicated to your success.
- Global Impact: Be part of something bigger and make a difference on a global scale.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to join a dynamic team and be part of something truly special, we want to hear from you! Apply directly on this job ad, and let's forge a brighter future together!
hammerjack is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.