One of our prestigious Australian client is looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountants to join their offshore team in Sri Lanka.
SALARY: Negotiable (Based on experience and qualifications)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare full sets of Australian financial statements and related disclosures.
- Prepare and review Australian income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.
- Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations and year-end adjustments.
- Prepare tax reconciliation workpapers from accounting profit to taxable income.
- Manage GST/BAS compliance and reconciliations.
- Handle CGT calculations and apply relevant exemptions and concessions.
- Manage Division 7A compliance, including shareholder loans and trust UPEs.
- Review and mentor junior accountants’ work to maintain quality standards.
- Support Australian managers with technical advice, analysis, and issue resolution.
- Manage multiple clients, deadlines, and workflow independently.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Australian public practice accounting and taxation.
- Proven ability to operate independently at Senior Accountant level.
- Strong experience preparing and reviewing Australian tax returns across all entity types.
- Sound technical knowledge of CGT, Division 7A, trust taxation, GST/BAS, and tax reconciliations.
- Experience managing multiple clients and deadlines in a public practice environment.
- Prior exposure to offshore or remote delivery models supporting Australian teams.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CA or CPA qualified (or near completion).
- Experience mentoring and reviewing junior staff.
- Exposure to complex group and property-heavy structures.
- Working knowledge of ATO legislation, rulings, and compliance guidance.
- Strong hands-on experience with Xero, MYOB AE, APS Tax, and Excel-based workpapers.
BENEFITS:
- Career progression with an Australian Public Practice
- Exposure to complex Australian tax and advisory work
- Stable full-time offshore role
- Professional and collaborative work environment
- Long-term growth opportunities based on performance
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested, please forward your detailed CV to local@manpowersrilanka.com or contact us via 0117 387 882 | 0117 387 883.
Working Hours (Office):
Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
MANPOWER LANKA SOLUTIONS (PVT) LTD.
12A, Ridgeway Place, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka.