Consultant To Senior Consultant - Tax

Job Description

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and unique experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. We are seeking individuals at the Consultant and Senior Consultant level to join our Tax Divisions, with the below skillsets:

Tax Advisory/GMS Tax Advisory

· Project Management experience would be ideal but not essential

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate timelines, action plans and milestones

· Advisory experience relating to Expatriate Tax

· High level of commitment to quality client service

· Problem solving skills and initiative

· Preferably CA/CPA qualified or Masters of Taxation.

DDX/GMS DDX

· Australian and/or other Commonwealth country Corporate Tax experience in either a Big 4 or tier 2 firm, or large in-house tax team

· Experience dealing with expatriate tax compliance issues

· Strong Tax compliance experience, including preparation and/or review of company and trust income tax returns, distribution reviews and tax provisions

· Successful completion or near completion of CA qualification

· Strong interpersonal, collaborative and influencing skills and the ability to work well within a team to achieve outcomes

· Excellent attention to detail and time management skills

· An honest and ethical approach to business which will provide a natural fit with KPMG's values

M&A Tax/Stamp Duty/GST Advisory (Indirect Tax)

· This role will suit either a Finance/Accounting/Law professional, ideally with significant recent experience in duty in an M&A/ transactional tax environment.

· A commitment to client service with a proven track record of developing strong relationships with clients.

· Experience with GST Advisory in complex environments

· Extensive experience leading and developing high performing teams

· Strong technical skills and demonstrated ability to problem solve.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to clearly identify and distil complex issues for a sophisticated audience.

· Ability to work in a team environment, supervise and mentor team members.

Payroll Tax

· Nimble, with a strong problem-solving aptitude and a desire to take on new tasks

· Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll including relevant tax legislation, statutory requirements, superannuation, enterprise agreements, and remuneration and benefits

· At least 5 years' experience running payroll in Australia

· Holds at least Certificate IV in Payroll Administration

· Having worked in a payroll outsourcing environment is desired

· Exceptional customer service and communication skills across all levels of the business

· Excellent interpersonal skills with enthusiasm and drive

· SAP Experience highly desirable

Performance & Reward

· A broad mix of technical knowledge suited to working in the Leadership, Performance and Reward team

· Previous experience of working in a consulting environment would be preferred but not essential

· Strong project management skills and an ability to manage multiple assignments and team members

· Sector experience within consulting, a large listed corporate or government

· Ability to leverage technology to design or deliver solutions

Trade & Customs

· You are a trade and customs professional with a good understanding of international trade, customs compliance, tariff classification, free trade and other international trade agreements, and customs valuation rules.

· You have a passion for international trade and willingness to learn.

· You have tertiary qualifications in law, business or commerce, and between one and three years' experience in a similar role.

· You have had experience in a client service environment where you have demonstrated critical thinking/problem solving skills.

· You have a passion for technology and innovative ways to deliver KPMG services.

· You possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

· More importantly, your ability to engage with clients and stakeholders professionally through well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, will see you thrive in this role.

Migration Advisory Services

· Relevant experience within migration across a high volume environment.

· Must be a Registered Migration Agent

· Proven technical ability over a broad range of migration matters.

· Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

· Sound understanding of migration legislation

· Exceptional communication skills.

· Ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines and manage time.

Transfer Pricing

• Prior transfer pricing experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier firm, the ATO or corporate environment.
• A degree in Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Finance or Law, and/or undertaking/completion of the CA/CPA.
• A natural curiosity about business and solid advisory and compliance experience in transfer pricing in Australia.
• Strong technical analytical skills with a strong competence in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Self-motivation, proactiveness and the ability to work within a team.
• High attention to detail, and the ability to think analytically and critically.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Tax Governance & Transparency

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline such as Business, Tax, Law, Audit or Finance / Commerce
• An interest in tax, mostly corporate tax or GST
• An awareness, and ideally experience, in tax risk management and governance
• An interest in how organisations work, how they arrive at decisions and what processes need to be followed when doing so
• An interest in the application of technology to traditional tax and related processes to provide automation and control benefits
• An enquiring mind willing to challenge assumptions and current positions
• Attention to detail in analysis and report writing
• Exceptional client service and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills

Tax Reimagined

· A tertiary qualification (preferably Finance/Accounting and/or Maths/ Computer Science related)

· Previous Indirect Tax Technology implementation experience

· Defining and/or configuring tax logic and content within third-party tax solutions (ONESOURCE, Vertex or equivalent)

· ERP Technology implementation experience (preferably SAP, Oracle, Workday or NetSuite) - ideally in Tax

· Tax Technical business analysis experience in capturing client challenges

· Experience in a customer facing role preferred

· Demonstrated experience of client management and project management/delivery

· Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with a methodical approach to work, problem solving and troubleshooting

Salary range: $60k - $100k+

We have offices in the following locations:

• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Brisbane
• Perth
• Canberra
• Gold Coast
• Parramatta
• Penrith
• Wollongong
• Darwin
• Newcastle/Hunter Region
• Hobart

Additional Information

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. We partner with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change, drive disruption, and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact .

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.