International/Corporate/Individual Tax Advisor

HKWJ Tax Law & Partners Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

HKWJ Tax Law & Partners Limited, together with its affiliate Triple Eight Limited, seeks a bright, energetic tax advisor with 2–3 years’ experience in international, corporate and individual tax. The firm focuses on international and local tax advisory for its international clients.

Candidate should have knowledge of Mainland China / Hong Kong taxation, with a zeal to grow in international tax and to collaborate with HKWJ and Triple Eight.

Qualifications

• Requires 2–3 years’ tax experience (international, corporate and individual)
• English and Mandarin fluency essential
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Proactive, able to work independently and take responsibility

Responsibilities

• Assist in Mainland China, Hong Kong and international tax advisory and compliance engagements for corporate and individual clients
• Handle tax audits and field investigations conducted by Mainland China / Hong Kong tax authorities for clients
• Handle tax enquiries raised by Mainland China / Hong Kong tax authorities to clients
• Manage potential clients’ tax assignments, including preparation of service proposals
• Perform research on development of taxation; and
• Assist in developing new business through networking/social events and corporate seminars

Skills

English

Mandarin

Communication

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

University graduate in accounting, finance, law, economics or equivalent

Job description

HKWJ Tax Law & Partners Limited, jointly with its affiliate Triple Eight Limited, is looking for a bright, fresh and energetic tax advisor with at least 2 to 3 years’ experience in international, corporate and individual tax.

HKWJ is a boutique tax consultancy firm based in Hong Kong. Its focus is mostly on international and local tax advisory for its international tax clients. Currently, we have an opening for a candidate who possesses in-depth knowledge and practical experience in Mainland China / Hong Kong (corporate/individual) taxation and international tax would be a ‘plus’ as well.

It will be important that the suitable candidate is willing to grow “with” HKWJ and Triple.

Job responsibilities are amongst others:

• Assist in Mainland China, Hong Kong and international tax advisory and compliance engagements for both corporate and individual clients;
• Handle tax audit and field investigations conducted by the Mainland China / Hong Kong tax authorities for clients;
• Handle tax enquiries raised by Mainland China / Hong Kong tax authorities to clients;
• Manage (potential) clients’ tax assignments, including preparation of service proposals;
• Perform research on development of taxation; and
• Assist in developing new business through participating in networking / social events and corporate seminars.

Job requirements:

We are seeking a professional with at least 2 to 3 years’ experience in Mainland China / Hong Kong taxation who wishes to enhance his/her career with exposures to international tax and international clients. Ideally, he/she recognises the following characteristics:

• University graduate in accounting, finance, law, economics or equivalent;
• 2 to 3 years’ tax experience in international, corporate and individual tax;
• Possessing in-depth knowledge in taxation in particular Mainland China / Hong Kong (corporate/individual) taxation, with the ambition to grow in the international tax area;
• Having working experience in Big Four firms, law firms and/or the Inland Revenue Department is advantageous;
• Having obtained the professional qualifications in accounting / taxation is advantageous, but not a must;
• Good command of spoken and written English as well as spoken Mandarin;
• Willing to learn and be a good team player, able to work independently and have a strong sense of responsibility;
• Strong communication skills, able to communicate with colleagues, clients and prospects outside work and;
• Willing to grow with HKWJ and Triple and to become part of the growth;
• Assist in preparing tax articles and newsletters.