Senior Tax Accountant

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Senior Accountant

Location: Clark, Cebu, Tarlac, Manila

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM PHT

Unlock your potential At TOA Global, we are dedicated in supporting people add their potential and grow their careers in the global accounting industry. With our top-grade learning programs, multiply your competency to stay ahead in the ever-evolving accounting landscape.

Subtract the uncertainties with our winning culture of collaboration and achieve perfect balance of work-life.

About the role ….

Specific services to be provided to clients:

• Bookkeeping and journal entries (Xero)
• Bank reconciliations
• Review of Tax Codes for GST registered clients
• Payroll assistance and processing (superannuation guarantee, PAYG withholding, single touch payroll, Xero payroll)
• Accounting
• Preparation of supporting workpapers (Excel) and journal entries as part of year-end accounts preparation (MYOB AE) for business and investment entities, to trial balance stage
• Preparation of annual financial statements (using MYOB AE)
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management reporting
• Taxation + Compliance
• Preparation of activity statements (IAS + BAS)
• Preparation of income tax returns (all entities – including Companies + Trusts, rental property schedules, CGT)
• Preparation of minutes (e.g. Trust distributions, dividends)
• Annual Tax Planning, Projections + Superannuation Top-up Calculations
• Preparing projected trading results
• Preparing estimated income tax positions for client groups
• Looking at available superannuation contributions relative to the concessional contribution caps
• Identifying if any variation to the June PAYG instalment is recommended
• Consideration as to any dividends to be declared or Trust distributions
• Identifying any structuring or tax effective advice the client may benefit from
• Offshore team management:
• Delegation to junior accountants and bookkeeping team in respect of these services, including:
• Delegation of appropriate tasks and managing workflow
• Developing KPIs for team members
• Monitoring of delegated tasks to ensure productivity and efficiency
• Reviewing the work of team members before it is sent to the manager/partner
• Ongoing training, assistance, development and mentoring
• Creation of systems and procedures to ensure consistent approach to the completion of work
• Creation of team member onboarding procedures, including training materials
• Completion of ad hoc accounting tasks as an when required
• Assistance with the completion of advisory tasks
• Completion of daily timesheets
• Reporting to managers and partners

About you ….

We are looking for an A-star individual, passionate and competent with what they do and bringing the WOW with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business (accounting)
• CPA or CA certification
• 3+ years of experience working in public practice Australian accounting firms in a similar role is required
• Must have had training and experience in the following specific compliance tasks:
• Preparation of supporting workpapers (and journal entries as part of year-end accounts preparation, to trial balance)
• Preparation of financial statements
• Preparation of income tax returns (including Individuals, Companies + Trusts)
• Technical Knowledge Requirements
• Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Companies (division 7A, dividend policies, franking credits)
• Trusts (section 100A, family trust distributions)
• Individuals (division 293 assessments)
• Properties (advising on entity/individual to purchase in, rental property schedules)
• Understanding tax structures (companies, trusts, SMSFs etc.)
• Payroll (superannuation guarantee, PAYG withholding)
• SMSF administration and superannuation rules are desirable, but not mandatory (ideal)
• Software Knowledge & Experience
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel + Word)
• Previous experience with MYOB Accountants Enterprise is desirable, but not mandatory (ideal)
• Class (if SMSF experience, not mandatory)
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision from management and as part of a team
• Leadership skills to lead a team and build mutual respect and trust within the team
• Organisational and time management skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and the drive to enhance the end-to-end process
• Have the ability to analyse information and figures to formulate a solution/great problem solving skills
• Initiative and proactivity
• Confidentiality and keeping sensitive client information private
• Research skills to find the answers to technical questions for any knowledge gaps
• Personal Attributes & Qualities
• Professional manner and approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence
• Positive approach to change
• Desire and willingness to learn and continually improve

Benefits: Enjoy the following perks and benefits:

• The best Health and Insurance Plan (up to 50k maternity benefits; enroll your dependents, parents, or common-law partner)
• Enjoy your Tenure Recognition Program with additional free HMO dependent or Cash incentives
• An Annual Performance Review with Salary Increase
• Logging off on time for you to enjoy more personal time
• International career growth and connections
• Access to certifications and courses from Ab2 Institute of Accounting
• Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
• 20%-night differential and non-taxed allowances
• Having weekends off and taking up to 21 paid leave days
• A family-first culture and work-life fulfillment
• 20+ options of free coffee and chocolate drinks
• Billiards, table tennis, or foosball in our breakout room
• Exclusive TOA merchandise and fun onsite activities
• Healthy workplace near residences, malls, restaurants, and sports hubs

Shifts: Monday to Friday; 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM PHT

Location: Cebu, Clark, Manila, Tarlac

We live by our values to cultivate and foster growth and innovation.

BE AWESOME: Exceptional individuals create collective genius. We celebrate success, reward outstanding performance, and make work fun by fostering a supportive and inspiring environment.

KEEP IT REAL: We value honesty, accountability, and open communication. We own our actions, prioritize compassion, empathy, and understanding, and foster meaningful conversations.

BRING THE WOW: We strive for excellence in everything we do. Going the extra mile is our standard, as we are committed to delivering outstanding results.

DREAM BIG, ACHIEVE MORE: We embrace a culture of continuous learning, exploration, and improvement. With ambitious goals, we constantly seek knowledge and self-improvement

Join TOA Global and experience the difference

We passionately embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. We believe by fostering an environment that values and celebrates individuals from diverse backgrounds, we unlock innovation, drive creativity, and amplify our ability to serve our customers and communities with excellence.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing

• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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