Australian Tax Accountant

AU Accounting Office; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced accountant to manage client accounts and prepare financial statements. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in accounting and taxation, excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin, and familiarity with Xero software. This full-time position offers a permanent role with minimal training, ideal for a self-sufficient individual ready to manage their client portfolio effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public practice accounting and taxation.
• Ability to reconcile P&L and Balance Sheet Accounts.
• Confident in preparing accounts from Trial Balance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and tax returns for various entities.
• Liaise with clients for day-to-day enquiries.
• Communicate with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as needed.

Skills

Solid Australian accounting and taxation knowledge

Good command of English

Proficiency in Mandarin

Experience with Xero

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

Xero

Job description

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements, income tax returns and business activity statements for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals
• Building rapport with clients by assisting with day-to-day enquiries
• Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other regulatory bodies when required

Qualifications

• Solid Australian accounting and taxation knowledge
• Have recently worked a minimum of five (5) years as full time in a public practice undertaking accounting and taxation work for SME's.
• Good understanding of debits/credits
• Able to reconcile P&L and Balance Sheet Accounts
• Confident and proficient in preparing accounts from Trial balance
• Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for various entities.
• Good understanding/working knowledge of GST and income tax
• Can multitask and manage time undertaking accounting, tax and other administrative tasks
• Good command of English to liaise directly with clients both verbally and in written communications such as letters & emails
• Some experience in the use of Xero and Xero-Tax would be highly considered
• Proficiency in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients

To secure an interview, please email your Resume with cover letter in the first instance.

Please email all applications to: *****@auao.com.au

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education: Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: at least 5 years related (Required)
• Taxation: at least 5 years related (Required)

Minimal training will be provided towards progression of the right candidate to build on his/her initial prior experience in public practice. However, this role requires an individual with solid prior experience to manage his/her client portfolio on a daily basis. Therefore, the right candidate must have good client liaison skills as well to communicate autonomously with clients.