Job description At KPMG we have re-imagined careers in Global Compliance & Transformation (GCT).
A key focus for KPMG's GCT team is to help multinational groups and financial services clients manage their global tax compliance, reporting and statutory accounting obligations, through outsourcing, co-sourcing, transformation and technology.
Our clients leverage KPMG's compliance and transformation expertise and technology to drive better visibility, greater efficiency and improved risk management across their organisation.
Ultimately we prepare groups for the future of digital compliance helping them develop a sustainable, technology- enabled and holistic future state operating model.
We are winning new clients and are rapidly growing our team as a result of these investments and successes.
As part of an established KPMG network of expert teams and delivery centres, you will have a fantastic opportunity to experience the global nature of these services.
Delivery is underpinned by our innovative KPMG Digital Gateway platform.
This is an exciting time to be part of our GCT team at KPMG where reimagining tax is a strategic priority for our UK and Global business.
We have a diverse client base, from mid-market to FTSE listed groups, from public sector to real estate to financial services.
The role involves working on clients of all sizes and across a wide range of sectors.
We are offering full time roles with flexible working arrangements which include, early or late starts to fit around other commitments, shorter working days etc.
We would be happy to discuss your own requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements in more detail, should that be of interest.
You will also have the opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic part of the business, within a team that embraces diversity and personal development.
We are actively recruiting experienced individuals across the following areas.
BEPs: Help clients transform their operating model, processes, systems, data in preparation for Pillar 2Managed Services: Provide compliance services to global clients across a range of tax, accounting, transfer pricing obligations under a managed service arrangementTechnology: Help clients leverage the right technology, tools and platforms to transform their tax functionTax Operating Model: Collaborate with clients to build and operate a leading tax function, managing tax risk, opportunities, reputation and complianceData Management: Support client tax teams to maximise the use of data available in the organisation in order to effectively manage the Tax Function Senior Manager - Data and Automation We are looking for talented Senior Managers to join us in Canada Square, London (although flexibility on location will be considered) with experience in a broad range of areas including:Deep tax compliance, automation and reporting expertise, particularly around indirect taxes, including EMEA complianceFamiliarity with end-to-end finance processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Record-to-report) and their integration with taxAdvising on appropriate tax technology to support compliance and reporting processesDeep tax technology implementation experience, including requirements gathering from a tax, IT & User Interface perspective, and creating and reviewing design documentationTax transformation experience, including tax governance, process design and improvementProject management Client and engagement management In addition to these key areas, other desirable but not essential skills include:Data, data bases, data transmission and data transformation including an understanding of structured query language (SQL)Analysing large volumes of dataDesigning cloud-based practical applications from a tax perspectiveActing as a functionality translator, being the primary liaison between technology teams and tax teams Roles & Responsibilities: Leading and managing the overall delivery of tax transformation and technology projects, often as part of a wider finance transformation programHelping clients to design, build and deploy automation solutions which are designed for TaxSupporting our clients in designing systems which address tax requirements in different countries in the optimal wayWorking together with Tax Transformation and GCT colleagues as well as other teams in KPMG such as ConsultingHelping clients develop robust global governance and control frameworksDevelop our service offerings and service delivery modelsEstablishing and maintaining strong client relationships with our clientsPerformance manage managers and assistant managers and oversee the output from offshore resource in order to deliver client projects;Identify opportunities to provide additional services that the client may need and liaise with subject specialistsCoaching and technical support for other team membersFollow KPMG best practice and policy.
Knowledge and Experience: At senior manager level you will be proactive, curious, committed and invested in self development and learning.
You will demonstrate resilience, accountability, flexibility, be experienced in leading others, managing significant size engagements and client relationships, driving results and managing risk.
Across GCT we would welcome applications from those qualified by experience, as well as ATT / CTA / ACA or equivalent qualifications.
Project Management qualifications along with specific transformation skills (e.g.
Lean Six Sigma) are also welcome.
Further skills and experience are outlined below: Awareness of technology and automation to drive efficiency, risk management and valueExperience in process, risk and controls designExcellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication skills.
Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear; Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work.
Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work; Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information;Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience Awareness or experience of tax and accounting compliance processes (e.g.
Direct/Indirect tax returns, statutory accounting).
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