Assistant Manager - Australian Operation

Responsibilities:
Deliver a variety of projects, focusing on process design and process improvement.
Grow Financial Reporting Team.
Weekly Training, development and mentoring of junior team members.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of systems and work practices.
Attending external and internal training and professional development activities to continue to develop and maintain relevant skills.
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges and experiences.
You will manage key clients and 10-15 staff members whilst working closely with one of the Directors.
Complete quality control and final reviews.
Follow up on queries.
Keep up to date with the Manual Procedure Guide.
Oversee the work of less experienced team members and assist with their development.
Identify Audit issues and work with clients to ensure compliance.
Meeting with clients when required and building strong working relationships.
Work collaboratively with fellow team members and internal divisions to meet the needs of clients.
Review of Financial Statement of Company (Pty LTD), Family Trust, Partnership including Tax Return.
Customise and publish the report as per the client's instructions.
Review of Individual Tax Return.
Expertise in reviewing the following: Division 7A, Inter - Entity Loans, Hire Purchase Loans, Reconciliation of GST, PAYG Withholding and Instalments, Review of General Ledger and accounts.
Requirements:
Postgraduate (MBA/M. COM/CWA) in Commerce (Accounting) & Finance.
Excellent communication.
6-13 years of accounting experience in Australian accounting and taxation, with a solid compliance background, and experience in managing Individuals, companies, and trust tax returns.
Personable and able to develop strong relationships with clients and team members.
Problem-solving skills and applying technical knowledge to varying client situations.
Sounds like technical knowledge of relevant and developing tax law.
Reviewing compliance assignments of the team members' staff.
Working closely with Directors to provide exceptional client service.
Competent/sound working knowledge of MS Office, Word and Excel.
Able to show ownership of your workflow.
An attention to detail achiever.
Stable employment history.

Experience
7-11 yrs