Analytical skills
Tax Managers must be able to identify issues in documentation and suggest solutions.
Tax Managers
Descriptions & Duties
- Tax Managers supervise a team of staff to provide tax advisory services to clients and help clients to comply with their tax compliance obligations. They review the tax computation and completion of tax returns. Tax Managers handle special tax matters. They advise clients on tax planning and other tax issues. Tax Managers render assistance to partners on training, overall evaluation and counselling of staff members. They allocate and co-ordinate assignments among team members.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Detail oriented
Tax Managers must pay attention to details when examining documentation.
Tax knowledge and skills
Tax Managers must be able to apply tax knowledge and skills.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A recognised bachelor's degree in accountancy
Professional qualification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) registered with the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or equivalent
Experience
- 3 to 5 years of tax experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$30,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $120,000-$300,000
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Tax Managers work primarily in offices and work regular office hours. They may work additional hours to meet deadlines, for example, at the end of fiscal year, during tax time.
