Tax Associate at RSM

The Opportunity

We are looking for dynamic and detail-oriented Tax Associates to join our consulting team at RSM Eastern Africa. As a Tax Associate, you will be responsible for delivering high quality tax services while applying advanced technical skills. You will work collaboratively within a team, carrying out tasks under the guidance and supervision of a Tax Senior or Tax Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• Certificate in Tax Administration is an added advantage

Background and Experience

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in tax preparation, tax consulting, or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in MS Office applications
• Fast learner and comfortable with new challenges
• Integrity and reliability
• A team player
• Good communication and social skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English and excellent research and report writing skills
• Self-motivated and ability to take initiative

Responsibilities and Outcomes

• Achieving an annual productivity of at least 75%.
• Work as an effective team member to complete assigned tasks within the budgeted time and communicating the engagement progress to the Tax Senior/Manager on a daily basis. 
• Effectively documenting work to performance standards thereby ensuring minimal review queries and assisting with updating the tax files.
• Ensuring review notes on assigned tasks are resolved within 24 hours or such other time as agreed with the team leader.
• Identifying engagement issues and communicating these, as they arise, to the Tax Manager. 
• Actively developing technical skills on the job and through formal training and complying with the firm’s CPD requirements.
• Developing working relationships with the clients