TMF

TMF Group is a leading global provider of high-value business services to clients operating and investing globally. We focus on providing specialized and business-critical financial and administrative services that enable our clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investment funds in different geographical locations.

Manages all matters of the Accounting & Tax Department and ensures the quality of services performed to client companies. Services include accounting, corporate tax, VAT, audit assistance & Clients’ banking requirements.

• Leading a department of professional staff to provide accounting and tax services to clients;

• Set goals, objectives and strategies for the department and its business development;

• Review KPIS for the Department and set action points for teams to follow up;

• Work with other departments to ensure cooperation amongst teams;

• Managing key client portfolio together with supervisors/leads and maintaining excellent 

relationship with clients and feeders;

• Developing and monitoring the overall system, workflow and procedures in the division including 

training and development of staff in order to maintain a strong control and compliance 

environment;

• Developing and recognizing potential new business opportunities and services (e.g. new service 

offerings coming from new regulations, new technology, methodology, etc);

• Prepare proposals for new / existing clients;

• Supervising supervisors/leads/seniors in dealing with complicated and problematic cases;

• Review deliverables to key clients;

• Investigating and handling clients’ complaints;

• Liaising with regulators, government authorities in tax audits/submissions and with professional 

intermediaries to increase visibility of TMF Group;

• Participating in preparation of the department budget and leading the team to achieve the budget;

• Monitoring and controlling the billing, receivables and credit control actions in the department by 

working with Finance;

• Participation in reviewing, monitoring and re-structuring of each team as needed to improve its 

efficacy or efficiency;

• Lead projects which require highly skilled resources;

• Creating specializations in each team in the department (eg, tax/GL as required);

• Working with HR on recruitment activities, performance reviews, and employee relations matters;

• Acting as Treasurer and/or Directors/Officers for the local office and/or clients that may assume 

certain level of responsibilities and risks;

• Attending conference and seminars for networking and development purposes;

• Identifying opportunities for cross-selling of TMF services, & identifies business expansion

opportunities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• University graduate with full recognized accounting qualification;

• Holding a CPA Certification is a must.

• At least 15 years’ relevant working experience gained in a professional firm, listed companies, 

multinationals or outsourcing firms;

• General management of a mid to large team overseeing professional services;

• A proven leader with the ability to motivate and drive departments to achieve the set objectives 

and goals;

• Outstanding interpersonal, presentation and people management skills;

• Service-driven, able to communicate with clients at all levels;

• Detail-oriented and well-organized, skilled in planning and management reporting;

• Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; Flexible, mature and self-motivated

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, able to think outside the box;

• Able to work both independently and as a good team leader;

• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS (JOB BAND 5 COMPETENCIES)

Operational Excellence

• Executes business strategy in line with guidance set out by senior management, ensuring 

sustainable and, where appropriate, profitable results.

• Would be seen within immediate team as a Technical Expert in their specialist area and is 

fully knowledgeable on day to day activities.

• Will have basic operational risk management awareness and actively promotes a culture of 

risk awareness across immediate team.

• Drives improvements to business area delivery by innovating new ways of working across 

business area delivery whilst ensuring that appropriate controls are in place

• Be able to demonstrate accountability for own responsibilities.

• Will be expected to make tactical decisions, impacting the immediate team, based on factual 

information.

Commercial Awareness

• Is financially mindful of personal impact on a large part of the organisation

• Can articulate and demonstrate the impact (financial, etc.) of their role and activities on the 

immediate business area.

• Will have an in depth working knowledge of TMF Group’s customers and competitors within 

immediate area.

• Implement alternative ways of working to identify more efficient outcomes, balancing cost 

and quality.

• Understands and applies control and risk and governance frameworks consistently.

• Will be able to use financial management techniques as part of a role.

Leadership & Resource Management

• Proactively manages team performance through robust objective setting, delivering 

constructive feedback and confidently managing underperformance.

• Will delegate work through direct reports as appropriate and will empower people to take 

accountability and achieve results.

• Ensures that quality development plans are in place for direct team and are managed 

appropriately.

• Managing up and down the organisation is a regular feature of role.

• Manages the allocation of resources in relation to business needs.

• Daily management of team including (but not limited to) the cascade of relevant information 

and operationalising the strategic agenda.

Interpersonal Skills

• Has self- awareness and understands the impact they may have on others

• Through sound communication skills, is able to influence ‘Management’ and ‘Executive’ 

level colleagues, both internally and externally

• Is able to tactfully deal with situations should they arise in the immediate team.

• Engages and builds credibility with internally influential individuals.

Client Excellence

• Identifies opportunities to broaden our offering to the client

• Ensure team members understand how their work aligns to client and business goals

• Encourage others to openly express and debate issues

• Develops and implements clear action plans for problem resolution and monitoring

• Champions client service improvement initiative

Pathways for career development

• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
• We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF.
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.

Making an impact  

• You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients. 
• Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work. 

A supportive environment  

• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace. 
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.