SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Make your next big career move by applying as KMC Solutions’ next SENIOR ACCOUNTANT!

On top of your salary, here are the exciting benefits you can look forward to:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Access to KMC's exclusive pantry (MadMax Coffee, Fresh Fridge)
• Diverse learning & growth opportunities
• Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
• Above standard leaves

Purpose/Objectives of Position:

• To take over responsibility for the completion of tax and accounting assignments (Tax Compliance; research
• tax issues for Supervisors/Managers/Directors/Partners; review tax returns prepared by junior staff,
• preparation of financial statements).
• To assist Seniors and Assistant Managers with medium to large/more complex assignments while applying,
• testing and developing previously acquired accounting knowledge/skills.
• To further build and develop technical skills in relevant tax areas.
• To develop initial staff management and staff development skills.
• To complete the CPA Program

Nature & Purpose:

• Reporting, guidance, instructions, advice, feedback, mentoring
• Task assignment & task clarification, on-the-job training; delegation and staff supervision; mentoring
• Development of effective working relationships; general support to help be effective and productive
• As instructed by the Assistant Manager/Manager responsible

Main Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Assist senior staff with a wide range of business advisory activities.
• Apply and develop previously acquired accounting knowledge/skills.
• Complete all core tasks as listed out on Process Management Platform (PMP) process maps.

Activities included:

• Preparation of accounting compliance work through following a set of standard procedures, such as but not limited to:
• Prepare information requirements based on prior period and checklist
• Check client software/documentation for correlation with HLB prior period financial statements
• Classify and enter transactions to GL accounts in client software (MYOB, Xero, Quickbooks)
• Prepare account reconciliations as per a pre-defined checklist for the client
• Prepare substantiating documentation (work papers)
• Identify exceptions and prepare queries to clients and/or team leaders
• Prepare and enter adjusting journal entries
• Preparation of financial statements for companies, trusts, and partnerships
• Compile final financial statements and draft accompanying advisory letter
• Preparation of 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 financial statements including:
• Review financial statements and identify tax reconciliation items
• Prepare tax calculations
• Prepare Business Activity Statements from client summaries or accounting software
• Prepare Fringe Benefit Tax returns
• Prepare out for signing letter with suggested notes to clients
• Complete all relevant checklists
• Preparation of tax assessment letters
• Preparation of Instalment Activity Statement, annual GST returns
• Prepare clear well-documented file notes and keep senior staff up to date
• Identify potential issues on jobs and work with senior staff to solve these issues
• Reading and research into basic tax matters, to respond to client queries appropriately
• Ensure all review points are dealt with appropriately
  
  

To apply for the role, you must have the following:

• Degree from a recognized university that is acceptable for admission to the CPA Program
• Currently undertaking or recently completed the CPA Program
• Typically 4 to 5+ years of experience in a tax/business advisory environment