Senior Associate

Job Description

The KPMG Global Services (KGS) Tax is a diverse team spread across multiple cities in India. We provide tax and compliance services to KPMG Firms globally. Our core services include Business Tax, Global Mobility, Indirect Tax, Global Transfer Pricing, Global Trade Compliance and Tax Technology delivered by our professionals, who are known for their technical acumen and business insights to deliver exceptional client service.

Through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential.

Responsibilities

Roles & responsibilities

Prepare and review miscellaneous tax, payroll, and international assignment cost projection calculations

Prepare and Review tax returns, equalization calculations, and other miscellaneous tax forms for expatriate employees

Apply technical expertise in tax compliance, compensation, global equity, and employment tax engagements to identify and consult on tax issues.

Participate, or possibly lead projects, in expatriate tax, foreign national tax returns, mobility program support, global compensation review, global pensions, and payroll.

Report to the engagement Manager(s) or Senior Manager(s) and assist in leading the overall engagement coordination as well as provide technical guidance to junior team members.

Assist in conducting tax research relating to expatriate employees

Research tax theory and positions, and applying them to specific client needs

Draft correspondence with IRS or state taxing authorities in relation to tax notices and/or audits for expatriates

Review U.S. payroll reporting, withholding for wages paid to expatriate employees for accuracy including annual compensation statements

Train New joiners on expatriate taxation.

Qualifications

Educational qualifications

Minimum Master Degree from reputable universities with excellent academic result, majoring in Accounting or Finance

Enrolled Agent or, Pursuing Enrolled Agent Certification.

Mandatory technical & functional skills

The candidate must have 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in a Big 4 Firm

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel).

Understanding of individual taxes.

Broad exposure to income taxation and knowledge of tax regulations.

Key behavioral attributes/requirements

Willing to work hard, enthusiastic and self-motivated.

Strong analytical and advisory skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to work in fast moving and demanding environment.

Strong commitment, multi-tasking and team player.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (including strong presentation skills).

Highly proficient in MS Office (especially in excel, word and power point).

Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Strong training, and mentoring skills.

Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment

Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.

Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.

Strong organizational skill and attention to detail.

Preferred Technical & Functional Skills

Knowledge on Financial Services sector from Global Mobility tax perspective is an added advantage.

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

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