Manager

Our client is a Chartered Accounting firm, they provide excellence in strategic advice and business services. They are now looking for a Manager to join their team.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Reporting directly to the Partner, this role involves assisting with the management of a client portfolio within the compliance division of the firm and the provision of specialist technical tax advisory support to clients of the firm generally.  This includes the preparation of income tax returns and financial accounts, attending to special accounting and taxation matters, the supervision of subordinate staff within the team and performing administrative duties as required.

The position requires superior written and verbal communication skills as direct dealings with clients is an important part of the role. This role can be separated into the following distinct functions:

This role can be separated into the following distinct functions:

-Preparation / review of income tax returns and financial accounts for clients of the firm;

-Attending to special accounting and taxation matters for clients of the firm;

-Supervision of subordinate staff within the team;

-Development of client relationships;

-Divisional administration.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

-Preparation of income tax returns and financial accounts for clients of the firm

– Attending to special accounting and taxation matters for clients of the firm

-Supervision of subordinate staff within the team

-Development of client relationships

-Divisional administration

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THE POSITION:

-Has rich Business Knowledge

-A deep understanding of what is Client Service Orientation

– Excellent internal & external communication skills

-Demonstrate the A Class Leadership to the team

– Has great personal resilience

– Excellent problem solving / critical thinking skill

– Deliver a positive productivity outcome

– A great team player

-Intermedia to advance technical skills

EXPECTED PROFILE OF THE PERSON IN THE POSITION:

-Has completed a graduate degree in accounting.

-CA/CPA qualification.

-Has completed, or is working towards completion, of a post graduate qualification in tax.Depth and breadth of experience (both professional and technical)

-Has at least eight years’ experience working in a public practice firm.

-Has been responsible for the supervision of staff.