Senior Manager, Tax

• International Professional Services Firm
• Team Leadership Experience Required
  
• Career Advancement Track Available
  



Responsibilities:

• To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Director.
• Respond within a short time frame to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients
• Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firm's criteria.
• To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets.
• Keep both the Client and Director informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience.
• Ensure that the firms quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review.
• Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Directors and Senior Manager and managers, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters.
• Review of work prepared by tax staffs.
• Assist to career develop and guide junior tax staff by providing effective performance feedback and ensuring team responsibilities are consistent with skills and developmental goals.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy /ACCA or equivalent qualification recognised by ISCA.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant Tax experience with at least 5 years of experience in large scale Multi-national Corporations (MNCs) or internationally public accounting firms.
• Accredited Tax Advisor preferred and will be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Well versed in local taxation regulations and legislation.
• Able to lead a team of junior Tax professionals.