Senior Associate - Tax & Accounting

To serve as an experienced professional within the firm, handling intricate tax and accounting tasks with precision. Responsible for providing expertguidance to clients, ensuring compliance with ever-evolving tax laws, and sharing their knowledge with junior associates to facilitate their professionaldevelopment.

Tasks &Responsibilities

Client Interaction and Account Management:

• Interact proactively with clients to address their inquiries, concerns, and issues.
• Maintain meticulous records of client accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Compliance and Regulatory Expertise:

• 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.

Bookkeeping and Financial Management:

• Proficiently manage bookkeeping tasks, including Payables and Receivables Management.
• Oversee the maintenance of Petty Cash and coordinate with banks for daily deposits.

Calculate taxes owed by meticulously following tax codes and regulations .

• Prepare a wide range of tax returns, from simple to complex, for both individuals and small businesses.
• Strategically help clients leverage federal, state, and local tax codes to maximize their eligible benefits.
• Identify potential deductions, tax credits, and advise clients on minimizing tax liabilities.
• Oversee the registration requirements and thresholds for VAT/ CT.

Financial Analysis and Record Review:

• Review and analyze financial records, including income statements and expenditure documentation.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of their financial situations.

Accuracy and Compliance Assurance:

• Verify the accuracy of past tax returns and ensure records are reconciled at all times.
• Refer to tax law handbooks for complex tax returns, ensuring compliance.
• Advise the clients regarding any relevant laws related to VAT, CT, AML,ESR UBO etc

Client Relationship Management:

• Address and resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally.
• Recommend additional financial products and services that align with clients' needs.

Requirement:

- A university graduate in Finance and Accounting

- ACCA/ CA / CPA /CMA qualified or pursuing

- Years of Experience 3-5 years of relevant work experience. Preferably in an accounting firm. Minimum 2 years of experience in theUAE.

- Nature of Experience Have excellent knowledge of Accounts Payable and Receivable.

- Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.

- Quality standards and quality assurance policy and procedure.

- Proficient in VAT and Tax Computations.