Tax Specialist

Job Title: Tax Associate

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Tax Associate to join our team at HR POD - Hiring Talent Globally. As a Tax Associate, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate account records and timely compliance with evolving regulations. You will stay current with tax laws and regulations, providing clients with up-to-date guidance and advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate account records and timely compliance with evolving regulations.
• Stay current with tax laws and regulations, providing clients with up-to-date guidance and advice.
• Assist clients in understanding and meeting tax and compliance requirements, minimizing the risk of penalties.
• Assist in developing and implementing VAT strategies, policies, and procedures for clients.
• Execute VAT Registration, VAT Returns, VAT Refunds, and ensure submission in line with regulations.
• Execute Corporate tax registration.
• Assist the tax team in any requirements from the tax authority.
• Proactively interact with clients to address inquiries, concerns, and tax advisory matters while ensuring compliance with legislative changes.
• Maintain accurate client account records and support clients in meeting their compliance obligations.
• Prepare a variety of tax returns for individuals and small businesses, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax codes to maximize benefits.
• Advise clients on potential deductions, tax credits, VAT, and CT registration thresholds to minimize tax liabilities.
• Review and analyze tax returns, conduct client interviews, and oversee the work of team members for accurate tax compliance.
• Calculate taxes owed by meticulously following tax regulations.
• Verify and reconcile tax returns, ensuring compliance with VAT, CT, AML, ESR UBO laws, and resolve client queries promptly.
• Advise clients on relevant tax regulations, address complaints professionally, and recommend suitable financial products.
• Maintain accurate financial trackers, prepare weekly/monthly reports, and ensure organized, up-to-date systems for management review.

Requirements:

• A university graduate in Finance and Accounting.
• ACCA/ CA / CPA /CMA qualified or pursuing.
• Proficient in VAT and Tax Computations.
• 3-4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in an accounting firm.
• Excellent knowledge of Accounting standards.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Quality standards and quality assurance policy and procedure.
• Proficient in English.