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Senior Associate – Tax

As Senior Associate, you will be responsible for such duties and responsibilities that are normally associated with your position, which include, but are not limited to the activities enumerated below:

• Leads and manages multiple tax engagements to deliver quality tax services;
• Reviews federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and exempt organizations;
• Acts as a resource for tax associates;
• Involved in tax planning and estimates;
• Delegates and supervises the work of tax associates;
• Contributes to the client service teams by producing quality work with quick turnaround and ensuring a smooth flow of tax returns;
• Responsible for establishing engagement letters and all related compliance framework;
• Leads tax software and technology process development and enhancements;
• Establishes workflow and timelines as it relates to projects;
• Conducts performance evaluation to tax associates and help improve the staff's work performance;
• Solicits feedback on tax season performance and formulate an action plan for the following year incorporating that feedback;
• Facilitates in-house tax training;
• Develops and identifies the capability of the firm to provide additional needed services for clients in the taxation area;

In addition to the above functions, you may also be expected, from time to time, to assist in other non-operations work, as the need arises, and as determined by the Associate Directors, Directors and Managing Directors.

Job Specifications

• Graduate of Bachelor's degree in Accounting or any related field;
• Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA);
• At least 1 to 5 years of experience as Tax Senior Associate;
• Must have experienced managing staff;
• Experience in Tax Compliance in the Alternative Investment Industry is an advantage;
• A team player; must be able to work individually and as part of a team;
• Has a good business understanding of financial concepts and tax procedures;
• Analytical and very detail-oriented;
• Flexibility to expand work hours as necessary and support business needs

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