Intermediate Accountant

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Ready to join a team that champions excellence and fosters growth Step into the future of your career with HLB Mann Judd as an Intermediate AU Tax Accountant. Apply today and become part of an extraordinary legacy of success.

• Comprehensive HMO coverage: With the option to include up to two dependents ensuring your familys wellbeing every step of the way.
  
• Competitive Package: We value your contributions and ensure youre rewarded accordingly.
  
• Prime office location: Work in a vibrant and accessible environment that inspires productivity with unlimited free access to our office gym in Ortigas and Makati.
  
• Possibility to transition to Hybrid setup upon regularization based on performance.
  
• Day shift schedule: Enjoy a worklife balance with regular hours that allow you to make the most of your personal time.
  
• Standard government and Emapta benefits: Weve got you covered with all the essentials.
  
• Generous annual leave: Take advantage of 20 annual leave days with the opportunity to add 2 more as you celebrate each work anniversary (maximum of 10 leave credits).
  
• Engaging activities: Join our teambuilding events celebrate holidays and support meaningful causes together.
  
• Loyalty incentives: As a token of our appreciation receive a cash bonus annually starting from your third year with us.
  
• Mentorship and exposure: Learn from global leaders and collaborate with talented teams to enhance your skills and broaden your horizons.
  
• Upskilling opportunities: Grow both personally and professionally through our Emapta Academy programs.
  
• Career advancement: Were committed to your growth and offer clear pathways for progression.
  
• Regular performance reviews: Receive constructive feedback and salary appraisals twice a year to recognize your achievements.
  
• Inclusive work environment: Join a diverse and supportive team where everyones contributions are valued and respected.
  

A Preview of Your Role

As an Intermediate AU Tax Accountant you will play a vital role in supporting staff with a diverse array of tax compliance and business services activities fostering the development of accounting and tax knowledge within the team. Your responsibilities will involve applying and refining previously acquired tax knowledge and skills contributing to the overall proficiency of the accounting function.

• Completed degree from a recognized university
  
• Commencement of CPA Program (preferable but not essential)
  
• At least 34 years of experience in a tax/business services environment
  

Generic Competencies

• Communication skills to express thoughts clearly both orally and in writing to staff at all levels of seniority and to clients/external parties as instructed; business writing with excellent spelling and grammar
  
• Following instructions by ensuring the understanding of requirements and due dates of assigned tasks; finding a balance between trying to solve a problem with minimal instruction/unassisted and seeking supervision to remain efficient and costeffective; evaluating the effectiveness of own actions after completing demanding tasks
  
• Quality orientation by knowing about and complying with the firm s quality standards; paying attention to detail; developing an effective selfreview procedure to reduce supervisor s review time
  

Key Competencies

• Action orientation by taking initiative and originating action to get things done; building up the ability to work more and more unsupervised
  
• Analysis judgment and problemsolving to be able to define problems break them down into component parts define goals conduct research and make systematic and rational decisions based on relevant information
  
• Planning and organizing oneself to prioritize tasks plan ahead and have a structured approach to work; set up and monitor timescales
  
• Interpersonal sensitivity to understand quickly what the other person s needs are and to be responsive and attentive to feedback; active listening
  

Specialist/technical knowledge:

• Understanding and knowledge of GST and income tax legislations with an ability to apply them to tax compliance issues (e.g. BAS and ITR preparation) with minimal assistance
  
• Exercising initiative in resolving technical and other problems with senior staff members on jobs (ability to identify and raise review points and deliver proposed solutions)
  

IT/Software Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft packages (Excel and Word)
  
• Utilization of relevant software applications (e.g. APS TAX XPA Xero) ATO tax portal and website CCH online tax libraries without difficulties
  

Your Impact: Unveiling Key Responsibilities

Technical (60% of time)

• Assist staff with a wide range of tax compliance and business services activities and develop accounting/tax knowledge.
  
• Apply and develop previously acquired tax knowledge/skills.
  
• Complete all core tasks as listed on Process Management Platform (PMP) process maps after instruction and under supervision.
  
• Activities included:
  

• Preparation of simple income tax returns and associated schedules for individuals partnerships trusts and companies with varying forms of income expense and offsets as well as preparation of simple financial accounts including:
  
• Reviewing financial statements and identifying tax reconciliation items.
  
• Preparing simple tax calculations.
  
• Preparing simple Business Activity Statements from client summaries or accounting software.
  
• Preparing Fringe Benefit Tax returns.
  
• Preparing letters for signing with suggested notes to clients.
  
• Completing all relevant checklists.
  
• Preparing electronic work paper projects (e.g. substantiating each number input into tax return with a workpaper).
  
• Preparation of Instalment Activity Statements annual GST returns.
  
• General spreadsheet and word processing.
  
• Informing/following up with senior staff/Managers/Partners about work progress (e.g. asking for work review to finalize the job providing progress updates).
  
• Addressing minimal tax issues.
  
• Reading and researching basic tax matters.
  
• Ensuring all review points are dealt with appropriately.
  

Process Management/Administration (less than 10% of time)

• Complete all standard administration tasks and additional tasks as instructed and in a timely manner.
  
• Activities included:
  

• Routine duties (experience from previous positions):
  
• Daily timesheet completion (recording time spent on assigned tasks).
  
• Supporting other HLB staff as instructed.
  
• Assisting with the billing process as instructed.
  
• Updating PMP.
  
• Timeliness and accuracy.
  
• Clarification of job requirements and corresponding job completion.
  

Self Management (less than 10% of time)

• Maximize own time to complete assignments and to achieve agreed performance goals.
  
• Activities included:
  

• Routine duties (experience from previous positions):
  
• Managing own workflow/review hours spent against budget/expectations (e.g. updating PMP prioritizing & making a current job list reviewing timesheets & updating hours spent on each job comparing WIP to agreed fees avoiding writeoffs).
  
• Job clarification (e.g. clarifying task/requirements/deadlines).
  
• Informing/following up senior staff about work progress (e.g. asking for work review to finalize the job providing progress updates).
  
• Additional duties for this position:
  
• Job Control (planning assignments determining required information/assistance estimating problems monitoring budgets & productivity targets).
  
• Required direction/supervision.
  
• Proactive.
  
• Clarification of job requirements and corresponding job completion.
  
• $Var $Act. $Bud.
  

Self Development (10% of time)

• Apply and develop a working knowledge of accounting concepts and contribute to building on this knowledge.
  
• Activities included:
  

• Attending all training as required/organized by the firm.
  
• Selfeducating where a job demands skills and knowledge in an unknown area with the assistance of the firm s resources.
  
• Ensuring adequate knowledge of relevant software applications used within the Tax Division.
  
• Attending and contributing to team meetings.
  
• Completion of compulsory training.
  
• Demonstrated utilization of knowledge/skills acquired in training.
  
• Punctuality.
  
• Development of selfstructuring & selfreview processes.
  

Staff Management (5% of time applicable if responsible for subordinates)

• Carry out staff management tasks as directed.
  
• Activities included:
  

• Task assignment as instructed (e.g. assigning tasks according to skill level discussing requirements/timeframe/budget).
  
• Task clarification (explaining why and how to complete tasks) providing guidance.
  
• Assisting with team meetings as instructed (e.g. preparing an agenda seeking agenda points from staff).
  
• Clarification of job requirements and ensuring corresponding job completion.
  
• Proactive.
  

Staff Development (5% of time)

• Support junior staff with general daytoday queries.
  
• Activities included:
  

• Providing onthejob training for Graduates within their scope of responsibility.
  
• Assisting with the preparation & presentation of training as instructed.
  
• Participating in the mentoring program and conducting informal mentoring.
  
• Clarification of job requirements and ensuring corresponding job completion.
  
• Proactive.
  

HLB Mann Judd x Emapta Philippines

Embark on a transformative journey with HLB Mann Judd powered by our strategic partnership with Emapta. This collaboration offers Filipinos the opportunity to join our international team without leaving the country. As part of Emapta HLB Mann Judd extends its reach providing premium global opportunities to local talents. Experience the best of both worlds worldclass expertise from HLB Mann Judd coupled with the stability and growth offered by Emapta. Join a community that values camaraderie and excellence where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with competitive compensation packages. Together lets create a better future with HLB Mann Judd and Emapta. #EmaptaExperience