Necessary skills for Tax Associate: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Tax Associate
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or CMA certification
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax
• Thorough understanding of corporate and individual taxation
• Strong communication and organizational skills
Skills and Behaviours for a Tax Associate
Bookkeeping
General Ledger
Business Management
Outsourcing
Financial accounting
Financial Statement
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks
Regulations
Policy & Compliance Management
Company Policies
Compliance Management
Data Compliance
Legal Compliance
Policy Control
Project management
Project Coordination
Project Management
Project Planning
Stakeholder Management
Tax Accounting
Corporate Tax
Income Tax
International Tax
Tax Accounting
Tax Preparation
Tax Strategy
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Consulting & Advising
Advising
Consulting
Counseling
Planning and organizing
Clarifying expectations of self and others
Goal setting, planning and priorization
Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met