Taxation Accountant

Position: Taxation AccountantPosition Type: Full-TimeSalary: $75,000 plus superannuation per annum + performance commission + year-end bonus (judged based on experience and ability)Location: Hawthorn East VIC 3123Our client is seeking a full-time Taxation Accountant to join their company located in Hawthorn East, Victoria.Tasks required include:

• Assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies
• Preparing financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies
• Conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, undertaking audits and advising on matters such as the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation
• Examining operating costs and organisations’ income and expenditure
• Providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements
• Providing financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations
• Preparing taxation returns for individuals and organisations
• Liaising with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements
• Introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems
• Maintaining internal control systems
• May appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects.

• Bachelor of Accounting
• At least two (2) years of prior experience as a Taxation Accountant
• Completed CA/CPA /lPA qualification or has intention to complete
• Fluent in English (IELTS 7.0 or above)
• Preferable if also fluent in Mandarin
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other office software.
• Proficient in using financial and tax software such as Sage Handisoft Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks;
• Have working experience in accounting
• Able to independently complete corporate and personal financial statements and tax returns and provide tax analysis and planning;
• Able to develop and manage own work processes and work schedules;
• Able to communicate and establish with customers face to face or by phone and email be accountable for doing things, and be able to complete work targets within the specified time.
• Have strong self learning and try to avoid making repeated mistakes:
• Good communication skills, able to complete team collaboration tasks in a timely manner.