Tax Accountant - Bengaluru, India - Miles Education

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    Accounting / Finance
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    JOB TITLE: Tax Accountant

    LOCATION: Queensland, Australia (On-site)

    PURPOSE:

    To provide quality and timely financial services to our client base. These financial services include the production of financial statements, income tax returns and business activity statements as required for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts and superannuation funds.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    ∙ University Degree – major in Accounting

    ∙ Interested in, commencing, or currently studying to be a Chartered Accountant

    EXPERIENCE:

    ∙ Have worked in a similar environment for two years (Chartered Accounting firm) with experience in financial statements and tax returns

    ∙ Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills

    ∙ Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

    ∙ Experience with accounting software

    DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES / SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE:

    ∙ Project Management skills

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Accountability - Meet clients' financial needs.

    Major activities - Deliver timely and accurate financial statements, tax returns and business activity statements.

    Performance indicators -

    • Financial information delivered on time in accordance with Practice timetables and workflows and ATO deadlines.
    • Minimal rework or changes upon Manager review.

    Accountability - Build and maintain effective working relationships.

    Major activities - Respond to all client phone messages and emails on a timely basis in a professional manner.

    Performance indicators -

    • Client feedback
    • Effective communication – verbal and written

    Accountability - Work effectively in a team environment

    Major activities - Work effectively with other team members and build strong working relationships.

    Performance indicators -

    • Assist other team members where required
    • Be respectful and courteous of others

    Accountability - Maintain strong technical skills

    Major activities - Ensure technical skills are kept current by undertaking professional development as required Commence or continue working towards CA Qualification

    Performance indicators -

    • Attend training and maintain professional development requirements
    • Successful completion of CA modules

    Accountability - Abide by Company Code of Ethics

    Major activities - Code of Ethics includes: integrity, objectivity, fairness, competence, diligence, confidentiality, ethical and lawful conduct.

    Performance indicators - Observation - attributes are consistently demonstrated