Senior Tax Accountants (Colombo, Sri Lanka) Live Apply Now

Job Details

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Job Introduction

One of our prestigious Australian client is looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountants to join their offshore team in Sri Lanka.

Job Description

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

Job 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.

How to Apply?

If you are interested, please forward your detailed CV to local@manpowersrilanka.com or contact us via  0112581729 / 0112581739.

Working Hours (Office):
Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM