KPMG Tax Manager – Regulatory Services at KPMG

Key roles and responsibilities

• Manage a full range of Tax services in compliance with laws and regulations. 
• Identify client tax risks and develop innovative tax strategies. 
• Oversee direct and indirect tax advisory and compliance engagements. 
• Handle Tax audits and investigations, including objections and appeals. 
• Manage and provide guidance to teams on multiple engagements. 
• Follow up with the revenue authority on client issues. 
• Act as a liaison with clients and regulators. 
• Prepare briefs and alerts on current tax developments and changes in tax legislation. 
• Present work of high quality with minimum input by Senior managers, Directors or Partners. 
• Continuously produce innovative ways to improve processes internally within the Business Unit and firm and for clients. 
• Develop and manage client relationships through in-depth understanding of client businesses and expectations, providing valued insights, explanations and proactive guidance. 
• Identify and pursue potential business opportunities and build relationships with potential clients and referrals, to further business growth. 
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the firm’s service offering, participate in business development activities and selling of products for tax team and other Business units. 
• Manage work processes to ensure Tax recoverability targets are met, bills are raised, and collections are done on a timely basis. 
• Ensure adherence to firm’s risk processes. 
• Keeping updated with changes in legislation affecting tax and wider firm’s service offering. 
• Continuous professional development including; learning hours and courses to enhance/develop skills. 
• Lead Tax seniors and associates with a purpose of growing and developing them through coaching, feedback, providing guidance and opportunities for growth.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Taxation, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Law and Economics or any other Business-related courses. 
• Post Graduate Diploma/ Masters in Taxation, Law or any relevant professional qualification in Taxation, Law, Finance and Accounting from college/university/ qualified professional awarding institution. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research. 
• A minimum of five years in Tax related work preferably in Consultancy services/ Revenue Authority or industry environment. 
• Minimum experience of 4 years in managing project assignments and teams. 
• Excellent structuring and tax advisory skills. 
• Good knowledge and appreciation of tax legislation and regulatory environment. 
• Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools. 
• Strong technical knowledge and research skills in Taxation accounting, Tax compliance, Tax planning and Strategy. 

Personal attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. 
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients. 
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks. 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Mentorship and coaching skills. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent negotiation skills.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa. 
• Continuous learning and development. 
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams. 
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
• Opportunity for international travel.