Tax Associate at Lafenwa Osiberu & Co (Chartered Accountants)

Overview

• We are looking for a detail-oriented tax associate to consult with clients and provide tax preparation services.
• The tax associate will report to a senior tax professional.
• The tax associate's responsibilities include interacting with clients, obtaining and reviewing tax information, preparing tax returns, and performing tax research projects.

Duties and Responsibilities
Tax Associate job description should contain a variety of functions and roles including:

• Ensuring clients comply with IRS regulations and meet their state and federal tax obligations.
• Analyzing and minimizing tax liabilities by implementing tax reduction strategies.
• Consulting with clients, reviewing their tax information, and responding to questions and concerns.
• Advising clients on employee health care benefits, compensation, and accounting systems.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records.
• Reviewing financial records, income statements, and expenditures.
• Preparing and filing tax returns and work papers for companies, partnerships, and individuals tax
• Researching tax issues and assisting with tax audits.
• Ability to represent clients at all tax reconciliation meeting
• Acting as internally generated revenue consultant to Government
• Adequate knowledge of deferred tax and transfer pricing

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications
Tax Associate job description should include these common skills and qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• 3 - 5 years of tax experience.
• Experience using tax preparation software and applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent accounting skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.