Tax Manager at JM Associates

Tax Manager Responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for managing client portfolio and ensuring client service delivery;
• Ensure that all client assignments are well planned and conducted to the required standards, within agreed time and financial budgets and in adherence to the Firm’s approved procedures and methodologies;
• Management of staff in the tax department;
• Communicating risk strategy and policies for Tax; · Participating in budgeting as well as monthly and year-end reporting;
• Debtor and WIP management;
• Responsible for implementation of the Tax strategy and overall firm strategy;
• Assessing the impact of changes in tax law and accounting principles on client business; · Develop and manage sound business relationships, market the Firm with the aim of maintaining and winning new business;
• Keep abreast with technical developments in the profession and the country in order to anticipate client needs, and offer value added and practical business solutions;
• Leverage knowledge and contribute to proper knowledge management within the department including training and overall guidance on different aspects;
• Responsible for supervising and coaching junior team members; and,
• Recruitment of staff in tax department subject to approval and participation in overall recruitment for the office.

Requirements

• Proven work experience and delivery excellence;
• Excellent knowledge of tax laws and rules;
• Strong in analytical thinking, attention to detail, organisational skills meeting deadlines, problem solving and work ethics;
• Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships;
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills;
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on verbal and written communication;

Education and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting finance, Law and or Higher Diploma in tax administration or the equivalent combination of education training and work experience;
• A Minimum of at least 5 years’ experience is required as well as one or more relevant professional certifications or pursuing completion of the professional courses (i.e. CPA, ACCA);
• Public accounting firm or Revenue Authrority experience is desirable.