Senior Associate -Australian Tax Compliance- KPO- Noida

Job Summary:

We are looking for tax professionals with hands-on experience in preparing and/or reviewing Australian tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts, and SMSFs. The role demands strong technical skills in Australian tax laws, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality deliverables.

The position includes responsibilities related to tax compliance, tax planning, and financial reporting, along with team coordination and client interaction at the review level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare tax returns for:
• Individuals (I-returns)
• Companies
• Partnerships
• Trusts
• Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)
• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS), Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), and GST reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate data entry using accounting and tax software like Xero, MYOB, HandiTax, or Class Super.
• Perform reconciliation of income, expenses, and balance sheet accounts.
• Identify discrepancies or compliance risks and flag them to the team lead.
• Ensure adherence to ATO standards and client-specific guidelines.
• Maintain documentation and working papers for all completed returns.
• Review tax returns prepared by juniors for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide detailed feedback and training to junior team members to improve quality and efficiency.
• Handle complex tax scenarios and provide tax planning advice.
• Liaise with Australian CPAs/CAs and clients directly for clarifications, documentation, and resolution of issues.
• Ensure timely completion of work within agreed turnaround time and SLA.
• Monitor team productivity and workflow allocation
• Ensure compliance with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regulations and firm policies.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives.
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation, ATO guidelines, and tax return processes.
• Proficiency in Australian accounting and tax software (Xero, MYOB, HandiTax, APS, Class Super, etc.).
• Good understanding of financial statements and general ledger systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and calculations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (for client coordination and documentation).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership, mentoring, and team management skills (for reviewer level).
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commerce graduate (B.Com, M.Com, MBA Finance) or equivalent.
• CA Inter / CPA (Australia) / EA (Preferred but not mandatory).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Australian tax preparation or review.
• Experience in working with Australian clients or CPA firms.