Computer skills
Tax Seniors need basic computer skills. They should be comfortable using spreadsheets and tax software.
Tax Seniors
Descriptions & Duties
- Tax Seniors assist clients in meeting their tax compliance obligations. They assist managers in the provision of tax consulting projects, such as company public listing, merger and acquisition, group restructuring, transfer pricing study, operations review and tax dispute resolutions. Tax Seniors provide coaching to junior 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 Seniors are responsible for producing tax reports. They must pay attention to details to avoid making errors and to spot errors that others have made.
Integrity
Tax Seniors have control of an organisation's tax documents, which they must use properly and keep confidential. It is vital that they keep records confidential.
Math skills
Tax Seniors deal with numbers and they are required to be good at basic arithmetic.
Tax knowledge and skills
Tax Seniors must be able to apply tax knowledge and skills.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A recognised certificate or a higher diploma in accounting
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
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 16-27
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 30-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 2
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Higher Diploma
Work Environment
- Tax Seniors 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.
