Senior Taxation Accountant

Operational Duties:

• Tax Compliance:
• Ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing tax returns, such as income tax returns, sales tax returns, and payroll tax returns, to ensure accuracy and timely filing.
• Monitoring tax compliance risks within the organization or for clients.
• Assist in developing and implementing internal controls, procedures, and policies to mitigate tax risks and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Tax Planning and Strategy:
• Assist in developing and implementing tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax positions for clients or the organization.
• Conducting tax research, analyzing financial data, and providing expert advice on complex tax matters.
• Tax Accounting Operations:
• Overseeing tax accounting activities, including tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and reconciliations.
• Ensuring accurate and compliant tax reporting in financial statements.
• Continuous Professional Development:
• Staying updated on changes in tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards through continuous professional development.
• Attending tax seminars, workshops, and training programs to enhance knowledge and skills in tax accounting and compliance.
•  Financial Duties:
• Tax Audits and Disputes:
• Assisting with tax audits or investigations conducted by tax authorities.
• Managing the audit process, gathering and analyzing relevant financial data, preparing responses to tax inquiries, and representing clients or the organization during tax audits or dispute resolution proceedings.
• Research and Analysis:
• Staying up-to-date with changes in tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Conducting in-depth research and analysis on complex tax issues and providing recommendations or interpretations to ensure compliance and optimize tax positions.
• Customer Satisfaction Duties:  
• Client Relationship Management:
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients or internal stakeholders.
• Understanding their tax needs, providing proactive tax advice, and delivering exceptional client service. Acting as a trusted advisor on all tax-related matters.
• Cross Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as finance, legal, and operations, to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions and processes.
• Engaging with external stakeholders, such as tax authorities or auditors, as needed.