KPMG - Manager - Tax Reporting

Manager- Tax Reporting

KPMG Global Services :

KPMG Global Services (KGS) was set up in India in 2008. It is a strategic global delivery organization, which works with more than 50 KPMG member firms to provide a progressive, scalable and customized approach to business requirements

The KGS journey has been one of consistent growth, with a current employee count of nearly 10,000 operating from four locations in India - Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kochi and Pune, providing a range of Advisory and Tax-related services to member firms within the KPMG network.

As part of KPMG in India, we were ranked among the top companies to work for in the country for four years in a row by LinkedIn, and recognized as one of the top three employers in the region for women, as well as for policies on Inclusion & Diversity by ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India).

Furthermore, as KPMG in India, we were recognized as one of the 'Best Companies for Millennials' at The Millennial Max Conference 2019 presented by The LNOD Roundtable as well as 'the Great Indian Workplace' at the Culture Summit and Great Indian Workplace Awards 2019.

Team Overview

The position in discussion is with the UK Corporate Tax Reporting team at KPMG Global Services (KGS). This role is an integral part of the firm's strategy to enhance innovation, build scalability, and improve profitability globally.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Designation : Manager

Reporting to : Associate Director

Role type : Engagement Manager and People/Team Manager

Employment type : Full-time

- We are recruiting for the Manager position in the UK Corporate Tax Reporting team with subject matter expertise in UK corporate tax reporting and accounting.

Working as Manager in this team, your responsibilities will include:

- Take complete accountability of the group and statutory tax reporting and accounting services under a variety of GAAPs to a wide range of clients from large listed companies as well as the more complex mid-market, inbound and owner-managed businesses.

- Perform the role of reviewer/ finalizer on simple and medium complex activities and preparation of complex and super complex technical tax reporting engagements.

- If desired, the role offers the opportunity to get involved in tax advisory and tax audit engagements to help build out your expertise and experience.

- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team based between India and the UK and acting as the engagement manager, liaising and maintaining good relationships with the clients assigned.

- Take 100% responsibility for ensuring the tax disclosures are prepared to a high standard, on a timely basis and finalised and provided to the client within agreed deadlines.

- Oversee the work of junior colleagues, providing trainings and technical guidance as part of the overall review process whilst maintaining control of quality and timetables.

- Takes end-to-end responsibility and accountability for the work assigned. Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work

- Provide support to the Tax Management and Leadership both in India and the UK with the implementation of various business strategies.

- Constantly identify opportunities for providing additional services to clients within your portfolio.

- Contribute effectively to continuous improvement of the process and drive the team towards excellence.

Job Requirements :

Mandatory Skills :

- Must have a minimum of 7-8 years of work experience in tax accounting and reporting and possess strong knowledge of tax accounting in order to lead the engagements.

- Working experience in UK tax is always an added advantage.

- Must be performing a similar role in the current organisation (i.e. stakeholder/ client facing reviewer role).

- Must build the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience and ability to remain calm when under pressure and meet deadlines.

- Must build co-operative relationships and must champion an environment in which everyone's opinion is valued.

- Must demonstrate curiosity and open mindedness to new ideas, approaches and perspectives

- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a reputable institution.

- Possession of a relevant UK qualification (CA, ACCA, ACA, ATT, or CTA) would be highly desirable. (Please note that the business may require a successful applicant to start to pursue a UK tax qualification upon joining, if not already obtained).

Preferred Skills :

- Improvement Mindset & Commercial Mindset.

- Exceptional communication skills.

- Strong awareness of client service.

- Project, prioritization and time management skills.

- People management skills with a demonstrated ability to build and manage a successful team.

- Flexibility to work extra / non-standard hours from time to time according to client requirements

- An awareness of and an interest in the UK political and economic environment.

Other Information :

Number of interview rounds 3-4

Mode of interview Virtual (MS Teams)

Job location Bangalore/Gurgaon/Hyderabad

Clean room policy (specific to business) No

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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